Improving Academic Performance

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ImprovingAcademic Performance
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Developing Sound Study Habits First Step is to
realize Theres not an easy way to get an
A. Studying involves hard work. Studying doesnt
come naturally. THEREFORE You need to learn
effective study strategies.
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Plan for Success

• NO ONE PLANS TO FAIL
• SOME JUST FAIL TO PLAN
• If you dont have a study plan, you will not
  perform your best.
• Students who are well-organized achieve higher
  grades and score better on tests.
• Managing your study time is a key to success.

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http//www.youtube.com/watch?v43pPeW1KLsU
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Time Management
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http//www.youtube.com/watch?vyifzn5rMsL0
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CATEGORY MON TUE WED THUR
FRI SAT SUN TOTAL Sleeping Eating Rel
axing Sports Chores Friends Studying Family Class
Time Self Time TOTAL
Do a TIME AUDIT
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• LOOK FOR AREAS where you spend too much time AND
  where you spend too little time.
• Sleeping
• Eating
• Relaxing
• Sports
• Chores
• Friends
• Studying
• Family
• Class Time
• Self Time

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• Set up a schedule for studying.
• Review your time obligations and figure out in
  advance when you will study.
• Write down your study schedule!
• Plan out the specific assignments youll work on
  each day.
• Break major assignments in smaller component
  tasks.
• Avoid last minute cramming, the MOST INEFFECTIVE
  study strategy. It strains your memorization
  capabilities, taxes your energy level and
  INCREASES test anxiety.

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The Hidden Cost of Procrastination

• Work still has to be done
• Feelings of
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Guilt
• Overwhelmed
• Frustration
• Worry
• IUTGAWI
• As you get older, the real world is less
  conducive to successful procrastination!

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Solution to Procrastination?

• this generates motivation
  and provides the energy to complete
  the task!
• and take the first action that would
  result in getting the task done!
• Eliminate a negative mental habit and a
  positive mental habit will grow!

Identify
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Best Way to Start?
Make a To-Do List!

Making a new list every day separates effective
to-do lists from ineffective ones.
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How do you feel about your time management skills?
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Weekly Flow Chart for Studying
Pre-read Text And develop questions
Go to class
Take notes
Ask questions in class
Review and edit notes same day as lecture
Ask yourself questions
Outline major concepts
Read text selectively
Do homework
Ask questions of instructor
Review and integrate
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