This document provides study tips for grade 8 students to help them develop good study skills. It recommends that students set goals, create a study schedule, eliminate distractions like social media, study with classmates, take notes in class, study for tests, find a dedicated study space, and review notes after class. The document also provides tips for listening better in class such as concentrating, being prepared, asking questions, and focusing on the main points. Improving reading skills involves understanding the main ideas, relating content to prior knowledge, and applying what is read. Taking clear and organized notes in class is also emphasized.

1. Academic and supervision
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2. Developing Smart Study Skills.
Tips for Grade 8 students.
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Good Study Habits
Produces Good Grades!
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3. Ardaygan Dadaalini marbuu
dabinta ruugaaye, duruustii u
daayacay ayuu dib u xasuustaaye
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‘‘If you fail to plan, you
planned to fail’’

4. Study Tips!
 Set your goals Goals
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Create a study planner/timetable.
Remove distractions.
 Stop using Social Media ( Face book, Viber,
Whats up and so on).
 Study with your classmate if available.
Have necessary supplies.
Record assignments and test.
 Evaluate your learning progress.
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5. Study Tips!
Take notes in class.
Study for tests.
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6. Find A Good Place
To Study!
This means a desk with nothing on it
except what you need for the task you’re
on: Studying!
Have a regular time and place for studying.
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7. Make sure you have the
following:
Your assignment notebook or calendar.
Solid flat surface for writing.
Good lighting.
Good ventilation.
Chair
Books
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8. Make sure you have the
following!
Clock or watch.
Eliminate all distractions.
Computer (optional).
Wear your glasses (if you are suppose to)
Something to drink (if needed).
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9. Before Class!
 Think about what the class is going to be about.
 What were the main points covered in the last
class.
 Review what your assignment was for the class
 Have your Homework Assignment out on your
desk – ready to turn in.
 Prepare for every subject in this manner.
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10. During Class!
Does your general knowledge provide any
information about the subject being taught?
 participate the lesson and ask questions to the
teacher and your peer.
Concentrate on the subject being taught.
Take notes on the main points.
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11. After Class!
 Review your notes and think about what was
covered in class?
 Some people like to rewrite their notes as they
study.
 Some people like to underline and highlight
important ideas and vocabulary.
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13. How to Listen Better!
 Form a good habit – good listening in class!
 Concentrate on what is going on in class – do
not daydream!
 You cannot listen if you are talking!.
 Be prepared before class.
 feel free and ask questions to the teacher where
is needed.
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14. Learning to Listen!
Good listening means you are paying attention.
Try to hear what is said, not what you want to
hear.
Think “around” the topic and “between the lines”.
Relate it to what you already know.
What is the main point?
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15. Learning to Listen!
What is likely to be on the test?
What is the teacher going to say next?
Listen carefully to the assignment and write it
down in your assignment book.
Listen for these essential phrases from the
teacher: “This is important…”
“It is essential that you know….”
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16. Improving Reading Skills!
A good reader does as many of the
following as possible:
 Seizes the main ideas
 Thinks about what the author is saying
 Is active, not passive
 Concentrates on what is being read
 Remembers as much as possible
 Applies what is being read to personal
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17. The Pitcher & The Catcher!
Think of it this way:
The author is the pitcher
When you read a book
You want to catch the
Meaning.
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18. Taking Notes In Class!
Be prepared to take notes when class begins.
Avoid any distracting conduct.
Participate constructively in class
discussions.
Ask Questions!
Write notes in a concise, organized manner.
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