Success in School

SCHOOL (STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE)

SCHOOL (TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE)

HOW DOES THIS WORK?�HOW WOULD YOUR 13 YR OLD SELF DO?

HOW DOES THIS REALLY WORK?

THE SCIENCE OF THINKING

WHEN TO STUDY

1. EARLY AND OFTEN
1. Review your notes within 24-48 hours after taking them
2. Space out your learning
1. Five one hour study sessions > one five hour study session
3. Build study blocks into your schedule
• Take breaks; switch study topics

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IMPORTANT:

• Get more than 8 hours of sleep each night
• Powerful connections happen when we sleep
• Allows time for your questions to be answered

HOW TO STUDY

1. LEARN IN CHUNKS
1. Brain can only hold 3-5 “big ideas” at a time
2. Take one concept and break it into 3-5 chunks each time you study
2. FOCUS ON UNDERSTANDING NOT MEMORIZING
3. USE ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES (TOMORROW)

9 best study tips

Cornell Note Taking

Helpful Study Docs

1. Reading to comprehend and Learn - University of Lethbridge
2. Cornell Notes Template
3. Multiple Choice Test Taking Strategies
4. Test Wiseness

FLEX PERIOD

Library

• Small group study or work sessions
• Solo study
• Quiet(ish)

FLEX PERIOD

Library

• Small group study or work sessions
• Solo study
• Quiet(ish)

65% in ALL classes

• PowerSchool or a Quick Look Up (no less than 1 week old).

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Cap at 60 scholars

FLEX PERIOD

Gathering Area

• Small group study or work sessions
• Solo study
• Maybe less quiet

FLEX PERIOD

Gathering Area

• Small group study or work sessions
• Solo study
• Maybe less quiet

65% in ALL classes

• PowerSchool or a Quick Look Up (no less than 1 week old).

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FLEX PERIOD

Gym

• Physical Activity
• Not a hang out

FLEX PERIOD

Gym

• Physical Activity
• Not a hang out

65% in ALL classes

• PowerSchool or a Quick Look Up (no less than 1 week old).

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