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Study Skills <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">In middle school, there is more homework and it becomes more difficult.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Increasingly it requires analytical skills that your child may or may not have developed yet.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The study skills your child needs to do well for his or her tests now are the same ones he or she will need for high school and college.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They include getting organized, taking good notes, and studying effectively, and it is important that they do get the chance to work on these themselves.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Your child will start to become more independent and less likely to ask for your advice.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There may be some trial and error while he or she is figuring out what works best in terms of learning strategies.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You may struggle with the urge to step in, but make sure your role is more of encouraging them to take responsibility for their own school work.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You can help by monitoring homework, asking questions, and helping them figure out which strategy does work best!!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Below please find some helpful tips to get you through, and hopefully over time the nightly struggle becomes a little more manageable.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"> <HR> </SPAN></o:p></SPAN></U> <p> </p> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: fuchsia; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Homework Hints<o:p></o:p></SPAN> <DIV> </DIV> </U></STRONG></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: #00ccff; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Tips for Parents<o:p></o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Check your child’s assignment pad on a regular basis..Planners are ESSENTIAL!!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Divide the homework into segments; set time limits for each segment (20-30 minutes per subject per night is the max!!)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Encourage your child to estimate how long each assignment will take, so he or she can set a realistic schedule, with built in breaks.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Get him or her thinking about how he or she is spending their time in order to make it more efficient<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Provide a quiet study place<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Set a regular homework time<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Take short breaks after they’ve completed a segment<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Help your child break big projects into smaller ones<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Limit the time spent with friends (on phone, online, hanging out) and limit time spent on the computer; Studies show that most of the time children play games or send emails to friends<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Help with homework by answering questions, not by DOING it!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Help with homework by asking questions that guide them to their own solutions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Examples include:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>-What information do you need to do this assignment?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>-Where do you think you should begin?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>-What do you need to do next?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>-Can you describe how you are going to solve this problem?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>-How did you solve this problem?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>-Why does this answer seem right to you?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>-Tell me more about this part….<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Review complete homework with child<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-If your child is homework resistant-persevere!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You can say “When you’re done, I’m looking forward to ……….” And fill in the blank with some special time activity.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Contact the teacher with questions or problems, but encourage you child to make the first move!!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">**Note: Some parents are worried because their child does not bring home enough work.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you are worried about this, make contact with the teacher.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Often children would rather receive a poor grade instead of finishing their work at home.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They might rush through their work so they can finish it at school, often leading to the poor grade.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If your child is not finishing his/her work, being in touch with the team can help solve the problem.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>And checking an assignment pad each night can ensure this as well.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Even offering an incentive to your child for remembering to fill out the planner and bring it home can be helpful in countering this.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: #00ccff; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Tips for students<o:p></o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Getting Organized-<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Carry your assignment pad with you all the time and USE it.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Then at the end of the day go through it and make sure you take home just what you need<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Keep your binder organized.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your binder is like a compact file cabinet that you carry around all day, turning in and then receiving all kinds of important paper.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Putting it in the right place so you can find it later<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>is half the battle.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Color code and label the different folders you are using for each class<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Pack your backpack at night to avoid rushing in the morning.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Get a locker organizer to keep the books that go together, together, and to keep things NEAT<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Check your teams website to make sure you got all the homework written down correctly<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Have a study buddy-Know someone in all your classes that you could call if you have a question about something.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Be proactive-take personal responsibility for your work.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you miss a class or a whole day, track down your teachers to see what went on.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your teachers want to help and will probably be looking for you, but if you’re the one to seek down them, you’ll leave a lasting positive impression.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Plus, it sets up a good pattern for later grades when it will be completely up to you to contact teachers or professors .<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Time Management Strategies-<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-If you’re organized to start, you’re already using your time more wisely<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Make a “to-do” list each day, or make sure to check off completed items in your assignment pad as you go<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Use your time wisely and efficiently; do the hardest assignment first, and work on it for 20-30 minutes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If it isn’t done, have mom or dad sign off on it and stop by that teacher’s room for extra help the next day.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Then spend at most 20-30 minutes on every other subject.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-After you’ve done a few assignments, give yourself a little break as a reward, then get back to work<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Start long-term projects early; DO NOT wait until the night before<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Start studying for tests early; go see your teacher for extra help when the test is announced, not the day of!!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Study Strategies-<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Do your work in a well lit area, away from distractions like TV, the phone, or the computer, if that’s what works best for you.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Some kids might actually work better with music blaring or the TV glaring.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Start to get to know yourself and your own personal style.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Try to set up a regular time each day reserved for homework and studying and stick with it. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-If there is no HW in a class, just look over whatever you did in class to make sure you don’t have any questions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Make flashcards to help with terms or vocab<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Look through your textbooks and pay particular attention to any bold, italicized or underlined terms.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Make sure you can read your notes; if not, borrow from a friend or ask the teacher, or see if it’s on the teacher’s website<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">In-Class-<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Listen, pay attention, and make note of anything the teacher is really trying to emphasize<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Participate!!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Ask questions; if you don’t want to do it in front of everyone, make sure to see your teacher after class, or during lunch/study, or email them!!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: purple; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: purple; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Test-Taking Tips:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Have a positive attitude!</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It might be tough, but you can do it and having the right attitude goes a long way!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Make a plan</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-When the teacher announces a test, try to get in there right away to ask your questions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Don’t wait till the day before!!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ask your teacher what the test is going to cover, and what format it will be in.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Make a list of important topics you’ll need to review, and circle one’s that give you extra trouble.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Study the hardest ones first.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Do a little bit each day, which leads me to…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Don’t cram!</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you’ve followed a plan for yourself, the night before should just be about having a quick review.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Then get to bed early.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your brain needs sleep to function!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Eat breakfast</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-You think better when you have a full stomach, so make sure to eat something.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It will also wake your brain up, so you can do another 10-minute, quick review and be all tuned-up and ready to go.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Get set</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Before the tests begins, make sure you have everything you need (pencils, calculator, scrap paper, etc.) and make sure you know how the test is scored.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You may get credit for showing your work!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Manage your time</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">- Look through the whole test before starting.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Answer easy questions first as a time saver and confidence builder.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>At the end you can really concentrate on the more difficult stuff<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Stay calm-</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">if you get frustrated, reread the questions an dmake sure you understand what it’s asking.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you’re stuck, circle it so you can come back to it later and move on.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you don’t know how to answer, reconsider how the test is scored.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Are you going to lose points if it’s wrong?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Or should you try to show work and guess?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Use Process of Elimination-</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"> For multiple choice questions, cross off answers that you know aren’t correct.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Then look at the remaining ones and make your best effort.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Be neat!</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If your 2’s look like 5’s, you might lose credit even though everything else is right!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-Check your work</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">-<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I know it’s a drag to look through it again when you’ve gotten to the end, but it can really help you from making foolish mistakes and losing points you really shouldn’t.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>And for the harder problems, spend a few minutes making sure you did all you could!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? 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