a guide to study habits

2. Ability to learn are determined
by several factors but in
general heredity and
environment are the most
important.

4. Recreation
al Home
School

5. 1. Pay attention only to what you are doing. If
the material is long, you should schedule break
to avoid fatigue
2. Once you have made up your mind to study,
hold on to your will power and determination
and fix your attention on your work in spite of
all the distractions around you.
3. Maintain interest in your work. Keep in mind
your goal and ambition.

6. AUDIO
DISTRACTION
VISUAL
DISTRACTI
ON

8. Posture
Illuminatio
n

11. Action Habits
Momentary Conditions of
Body
Momentary Conditions of
Mind
Utilizing Effective Study
Skill and Strategy

12. 1. Locate Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Index
Glossary
Bibliography
Appendices

13. 2.Organize Information by:
Preparing Outlines
Writing Summaries
Classifying Topics
Associating Wholes with their
Parts
Cause – Effect Relationship
Problem – Solution Relationship

14. 3. Interpret Information from
Diagrams
Illustrations
Graphs
Charts
Drawing
Pictographs
Flowcharts
Pictures
Maps
Advertisements
4. Build Up Memory Skills

16. Other Tips in
Studying
1.
Outlining
I. Main Thought
A. Subordinate Thought
1. Minor Thought
2. Another Minor
Thought
B. Subordinate Thought
II. Main Thought
III. Main Thought

17. 2. Summarizing
o You are reading something complex and feel
that taking notes will help you to follow the
line of thinking more easily.
o You are studying and you wish to use it as a
reviewer later on.
o You have to summarize what you have read
for someone else who has no time to read the
whole thing.
o You will use it as part of your research paper.
o You intend to visit places or learn something
new and need to take notes from a travel book
or constructive materials.

18. Taking Down Notes During
Lecture
Listen not only to words but also for
meaning behind the words.
Do not prejudge a topic or a speaker
as uninteresting or boring.
Maintain an open-mind.
Use your thought-speed for advantage.
Focus your attention to the message.
Be Flexible

19. Listening
Formula
Tune In
Questio
n
Listen
Review

20. Guidelines in Taking
Notes
Be
ready
Make it
brief
Listen more, write
less
Watch for
cue
Use your own words
Make an
outline

21. Preparing for
examinations
oStudy regularly with the intent to remember
the materials learned.
oMake new knowledge meaningful by
relating it to other subject matter and your
own past experiences.
oConcentrate on different points as you
make regular review. Review your old
notes, test papers, or examination booklets
to clarify doubtful information.

22. 1.Always take good
notes.
2.Organize your study
time schedule.
3.Find a good place to
study.
4.Know the type and
coverage of your
exam.
5.Check schedule, time
and place of your
exam.
6.Get all study materials
ready.
7.Study diligently and
organize your
8. Develop clues and
strategies.
9. Keep active.
10. Practice mental recall.
11. Apply your memory
branches technique.
12. Give extra attention to
difficult subject.
13. Pray.
14. Organize a study
group.
Preparing for
examination

23. How to review for the
examination Determine your level of knowledge
and understanding of the subject
matter. Concentrate on your
“Passed or Failed”
 Prioritize the area of study, dealing
first with the most difficult to the
easy ones. Allot time appropriately.
 Take time to review what you have
learned periodically, at least one
after a week and another after a
month.

24. Reviewing for test
results
Below 70% - You need to study
harder.
70-80% - Study more and
concentrate on your weak
areas.
80-90% - You can relax but
continue to deal with your
unknown areas.
91-99% - You have chances of
making it to the top.

25. How to take and pass the
examination1) Start the day with a prayer.
2) Go to your exam room early.
3) Go to your deep breathing before taking the exam.
4) Read and understand the instructions.
5) Answer your best questions first.
6) Stretch to the time alert for each question.
7) Understand to what the question are asking.
8) Outline all the answers at the beginning.
9) Don’t get stuck on a stubborn question or problem,
quickly move to the next.
10)Provide space after each answer to enable you to add
to it if you recall more.
11) Do not panic if mental block occurs.
12) Recheck your answer before submitting them to the
examiner.

27. 1.What causes the failure of an effective
study program?
2.Enumerate ways of budgeting your time.
3.What activity needs to be given the most
time allotment? Why?
4.Explain the factors affecting effective
study.
5.Discuss the different study skills and
strategies. Which study skills do you
employ in your study?
6.How do you prepare for examination?

28. Activity Time Spent Remarks
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29. Subject Time Spent Remarks
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31. 1. Do you have a definite place for study?
2. D you have a definite time to study?
4. Do you keep all necessary study materials
together?
3. Do you read under a colored light?
5. Are you neat and orderly at work?
6. Do you study when you are fresh and clean?
7. Do you usually eat or smoke while you study?
8. Do you sometimes study with the radio on?
10. Do you concentrate when you study and relax
when you play?
9. Do you have to wait for a mood to strike before
you attempt to study?

32. 11. Do you make it a point to get off to a good start
in each new lesson?12. Do you do the hardest or least interesting job
first?13. Do you complete one job before going to
another?
14. Do you complete what you have started?
15. Do you generally take down notes during a
lecture, recitation, etc.?
16. Do you study late at into the night or even all
night?17. Do you read more than what you are required to
read for a subject?
18. When you find a new word do you immediately
look it up in the dictionary?
19. Do you go to class without having done what
you were expected to do?

33. 20. Are you attentive in class?
21. Do you always go to class well prepared?
22. Do you do your daily assignments yourself?
23. Do you review often?
24. Do you evaluate your progress from time to time
and act accordingly?
25. Do activities often interfere with your study
habits?