Navigating Life: Social Academic Intervention Group (SAIG) High School Level PBIS TIER 2
Topic: Study Skills
Learning Intention:
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We are learning the concept of studying smarter, not harder
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We are learning to use beneficial study skills including: preparing to study, organizing self and supplies, managing time, participating actively, taking notes, and preparing for and taking tests
Success Criteria:
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We know we are successful when we can state and utilize techniques to study more effectively and take tests that will increase our success in class
Materials for Activity:
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Study Skills Flash Cards (pages 4-7) copied and divided (1 skill per sheet). Make enough copies so that every 2 students can get 1 card. *Feel free to laminate for future use.
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Web links to: o Career Cruising- www.careercruising.com/school (advisor)
 Directions for students to access to career cruising (see page 6 of lesson) o Resources: www.how-to-study.com
; www.testtakingtips.com
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MPS Graduation Requirements (page 8)
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Check-In Check-Out Rubric
Standard Circle Set-Up:
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Chairs in a circle (preferable without desk attached)
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Center Piece in center of circle
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3-4 talking pieces laying around the center piece
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2-4 Copies of the Group’s Shared Agreements
Group Procedure
Welcome
Greet students, get in circle. If needed, seat students strategically. Notice how the group is doing today (e.g. high or low energy, high or low motivation). Once everyone is seated, remind students of the shared agreements. Feel free to ask a student to volunteer to read them or read them yourself.
Icebreaker
If you could only distract yourself with ONE THING for the next 10 years, what would you pick? *Try to choose the first person that volunteered. *If he/she begins speaking without a talking piece, remind him/her to choose one. *If he/she does not pass it to the left when done, remind him/her to do so. *Remember who started so you know who will be the last person to speak.
Prior Week Reflection
Praise group for their participation and pass out the prior week CICO rubric. Have students reflect on their performance by stating: Let’s take some time to review our goal for the week. Take some time to determine if you achieved your goal, what worked, and what didn’t work so well. Then we will send the talking piece
around for everyone to share. After a minute has passed, assess group to determine if everyone is ready to start. Then ask: who would like to start? *Try to choose the first person that volunteered. *If he/she begins speaking without a talking piece, remind him/her to choose one. *If he/she does not pass it to the left when done, remind him/her to do so. *Remember who started so you know who will be the last person to speak.

Topic of the Week
Today we are going to talk about a really important topic for academic success, study skills.
Inspiring Word
“Nothing worth having ever comes except as the result of hard work.” Booker T. Washington
Or
“It’s not enough to stare up the steps; you have to step up the stairs.” Coach Hugh Moyer
Lesson
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How do you think studying is different than doing homework? *Feel free to write students’ responses.
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How might learning good study techniques benefit us? Elicit some of the following needs for skill
(connect with PBIS when appropriate): o Knowing ahead of time when projects or assignments are due helps us to avoid problems and keeps us in good standing with our teachers. o Studying helps us to do better on our tests and exams which helps us to earn credits and
stay on track to graduate. *Review MPS Graduation Requirements. o Keeping our class materials organized makes it easier to find what we need when we need it. o Actively participating in class discussions and taking notes when listening to a teacher or studying helps us to learn new skills faster and more easily. o These are skills that will help us be more successful in the world of work.
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Utilizing Study Skill Flash Cards discuss the concept of studying smarter not harder. o Discuss beneficial study skills, including:
 Preparing to study
 Organizing self and supplies
 Managing time
 Preparing for and taking tests
 Taking notes
 Participating actively
Activity to Practice
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Have students pair up. Give each pair a study skill flash card. Have each pair discuss the following: o What was the study topic? o What were the key points? o How have you used the skill or how could you use it?
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Have students re-group and share their topic with others, addressing the points for sharing.
Below are additional activities to complete, if time allows.
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Practice note taking: Use a simple topic like making a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich, to teach simple note take taking. Have student take notes during your lecture and then utilize their notes to make a sandwich!
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Practice organizing courses: With a partner, have students bring their notebooks and folders and organize their day.

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Have students log in to Career Cruising. Go to the computer lab, or have lap tops brought to meeting room. See attached directions for logging into Career Cruising. Start with the Learning Styles Inventory and discuss study techniques that will enhance their learning style.
Check-In Check-Out Rubric
Pass out new weekly CICO rubric. Have students make a new SAIG driven goal for the upcoming week. (SAIG driven goal idea: choose one or two study skills that you would like to use while studying).
Closing Circle Question
Share one skill you would like to practice in the upcoming week.

Student Agenda
Topic: Study Skills
Welcome
Icebreaker
If you could only distract yourself with ONE THING for the next 10 years, what would you pick?
Prior Week Reflection
Take some time to determine if you achieved your goal, what worked, and what didn’t work so well.
Topic of the Week
Today we are going to talk about a really important topic for academic success, study skills.
Inspiring Word
“Nothing worth having ever comes except as the result of hard work.” Booker T. Washington
Or
“It’s not enough to stare up the steps; you have to step up the stairs.” Coach Hugh Moyer
Lesson
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How do you think studying is different than doing homework?
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How might learning good study techniques benefit us?
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Utilizing Study Skill Flash Cards discuss beneficial study skills, including:
 Preparing to study
 Organizing self and supplies
 Managing time
 Preparing for and taking tests
 Taking notes
 Participating actively
Activity to Practice
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Pair up with another group member and discuss the following: o What was the study topic? o What were the key points? o How have you used the skill or how could you use it?
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Re-group and share your topic with others.
If time allows:
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Practice note taking: One person may teach a simple lesson while others take notes and discuss.
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Practice organizing courses: With a partner, using your notebooks and folders, organize your day.
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Log in to Career Cruising: Start with the Learning Styles Inventory and discuss study techniques that will enhance your learning style.
Check-In Check-Out Rubric
Make a new goal for the upcoming week. (Idea: Choose one or two study skills that you would like to try.)
Closing Circle Question
Share one skill you would like to practice in the upcoming week.

1. Preparing to Study
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Choose a quiet place, free of interruptions.
Keep a supply of study materials you may need, including pens, pencils, paper, references, and calculator.
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Select an area with enough room, storage space, and light.
Keep the area free of clutter.
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Use the same place for studying every day.
Turn off the TV, cell phone, radio and computer. No distractions!
2. Organization
 Use an assignment book or an agenda/planner to write down
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 homework, tests, and project due dates.
Clean out book bags and lockers on a regular basis.
Keep all notes, handouts and materials in the same folder/binder
 by subject (math, English, science etc.). Color coding folders and notebooks by subject can be helpful.
A three-ring binder is great for keeping handouts, notes and tests arranged in a certain order.
3. Time Management
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Determine the goals and priorities in your schedule.
Using your agenda book plan a weekly study schedule, taking into account upcoming tests, quizzes and project due dates.
Break up tasks into manageable and meaningful chunks. Give yourself frequent exercise, food, and/or stretch breaks.
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Stay up to date with class assignments.
Review class notes and assignments daily. Read the notes or

material out loud to yourself.
4. Test-Taking Tips
 Plan a study schedule, keeping in mind the date of the test, the topics covered, the type of questions (matching, multiple choice,
 true/false, short essay), and the text pages covered.
Daily review is essential- learning is more efficient when material is covered on a regular basis, rather than during one long session.
 Staying up to date on assignments will help you learn consistently and efficiently.
 Read through the test first, and ask questions on anything that is unclear. Pay attention to the scoring system. Pay closer attention to questions that are worth more points.
 Answer the easiest questions first, making sure that answers are recorded in the correct place. Then concentrate on the questions
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 that are more difficult.
Read over your answers carefully before handing in the test.
When you get the test back, ask the teacher for the correct
 answers to questions you got wrong. Review your corrected answers to make sure you can answer those problems on your own.
On timed tests, ask the instructor for a 5 minute warning.
 Complete any unanswered questions quickly. When time is called, you should not have any unanswered questions.
5. Taking Notes
 Preview chapter by skimming headings, vocabulary, charts,
 graphs, pictures and chapter summaries.
Read the text carefully. A single reading is usually not enough! Rereading is critical.
 Take notes as you read the material making sure to bold the key headings, highlight vocabulary and cross reference charts and
 graphs.
Keep a record of what you do not understand, so you can request clarification from a teacher.

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Date your notes and add headings for easy referencing.
Review notes by rereading, highlighting, or rewriting key points.
Remember to read your notes out loud. 
6. Active Participation
 Try to sit in a position in class which will maximize your attention and minimize distractions.
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Be an active listener. Pay attention to class discussions, take notes and participate in class discussions.
Maintain an open dialogue with your teachers. When you do not understand something, request clarification during class or ask to meet with your teacher before or after school.

Career Cruising
Name:________________________Date_________________
1. Log in to computer
2. Go to the MPS Home page.
3. Click on students
4. Look for the Career Cruising logo and click on it
5. Next to MKE-type in your ID# (w/out the s)
6. Pass: your DOB (use this format: xx/xx/xx)
7. Once in, go to the top purple buttons and Click on: Assessments tab at the top
8. Click on: Learning Styles Inventory
9. Take survey-Review Results and Document How you best learn!
 Auditory:____________ %
 Tactile:______________%
 Visual:______________ %
 What does this mean to you:
 (Read the descriptions given with your assessment!)
10. If time, go on to the Career Matchmaker Section, research, and review sections of interest.
Reminder: Anything interest you? Click ‘Save to my Portfolio’!

REQUIRED:
4.0 units English/Language Arts
3.0 units Mathematics (courses at or above the Algebra level)
3.0 units Science (content with laboratory studies in the Life and Physical Sciences)
3.0 units
Social Studies as follows:
1.0 unit of U.S. History
1.0 unit of World History, World Geography or World Studies
1.0 unit of Citizenship (Gr. 9-10) or
0.5 unit of American Government (Gr. 11-12) and 0.5 unit Economics (Gr. 11-12)
1.5 units Physical Education (over a 3-year period)
0.5 unit Health
1.0 units Fine Arts (Art, Music, Dance or Theater)
ELECTIVES
6.0 units A variety of electives are available, often related to the focus of the school.
22.0 units TOTAL

In addition to earning 22 units, students must successfully participate in one of the following three options:
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Take an approved Online Learning Course (required or elective).
Complete 20 hours of Community Service approved by a school advisor.
Take a course (required or elective) that includes a Service-Learning experience.