Study Guides
Here you will find resources to help you study including: graphic organizers, test-taking strategies, Avid strategies, and more.
Graphic Organizers
Graphic organizers help to visualize thoughts in a design. There are many different types of graphic organizers depending on the topic or assignment you may have. They can be used to organize notes, as study aids, or a guide in writing assignments. HMH is an amazing resource for free downloadable graphic organizers of all kinds organized by type. Check it out!
These documents are downloadable straight from this site. Save to your computer, USB flash drive, or the cloud (google drive, dropbox, etc.)
Avid Strategies
Avid stands for "Advancement Via Individual Determination". Avid strategies are designed to develop higher level thinking and help you with note taking as well as general reading and writing strategies. There are many different methods of avid strategies from Cornell notes to digital binders to lessons like a one-pager creative project.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
This book has been a classic for a long time now and it's not just for teens but adults too! There is a different version for adults. These 7 principles can help you in everything from school work to everyday struggles. You can download the whole book in pdf form below. There is also a free student workbook describing the 7 habits that help build success along with activities.
Test taking strategies
Test taking strategies include many aspects of preparation. Do not overlook the importance of getting a good nights rest and eating a healthy breakfast or lunch. "Cramming" or studying hard the night before late into the night is almost never a good idea. Your brain functions best when it is well rested. Preview the exam before you start answering any questions so you have an idea of what the test looks like. Remember to breathe. Deep breathing can help you relax and think better.
Answer easy questions first and then go back to harder questions. Use a process of elimination. If the question is multiple choice and you know it definitely isn't a or c, then you can narrow down your options. Make sure you read the question thoroughly. Sometimes there are multiple steps to the question or a key word which is easy to miss. You would be surprised how many students may get a wrong answer from not reading the question carefully. Click on the document below for more info.
Smart Goals
Smart goals method is an effective way to reach your objectives. When you combine all the steps from each letter you have a process that you can make progress on and measure. Adults often use this template in the business world.
Click the button below and then make a copy for your own digital google document.
Studying with a friend or in a study group can be a great way to learn material. Just make sure you stay on task and create ways of studying together effectively. Develop clear goals for your group or partner. Quiz each other verbally, use mnemonic devices, and try to include everyone.
Mnemonic means having to do with memory and a mnemonic device is a technique to help your remember information. Click the underlined words to find out more.
Studies show that informal quizzing helps to boost learning. You may want to create questions or design flash cards and make a game out of it. You can also just test knowledge with a friend by designing fill in the blank questions or create an online quiz with quizlet or quizziz.
