Parents Presentation
What are study skills?
Techniques which help a
student with learning
Study Skills: Overview
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Motivation
Rewards
Time Management
Reading for Learning
Memory Techniques
Organisation and Planning
Effective Listening
Note Taking and Use
Exam Preparation
Coping with Stress
Motivation
 The driving force that spurs you on to stay with the
task especially when the going is tough.
 Sources:
 enjoyment
 wanting to learn more
 fear of failure
 achieving goals
 reminding yourself why you are doing it
 stepping stones
Rewards
 Major goals not the only reward
 Reward for reaching smaller target/milestone
 E.g. Small treat – trip to the cinema
 Looking forward to these treats can be a good
incentive to work
Time Management
 Making best use of time
 Recommeded time including homework and study
Year
Time per
day
Days per
week
Total hours
per week
1st Years
1 ½ hours
5/6 days
7 ½ -9hours
2nd Years
2 hours
5/6 days
10-12 hours
3rd Years
2 ½ hours
6 days
15 hours
5th Years
3 hours
6 days
18 hours
6th Years
3 ½ hours
6 days
21 hours
Time Management
 Getting balance right in how you spend time:
 Good time management is a skill.
 Personal needs + things you have to do + things you
want to do.
Reading for Learning
 SQ3R Method
 Survey – survey the chapter, noting the titles, headings,
pictures, charts etc.
 Question – pose possible questions for yourself
 Read – read and look out for the answers
 Recite – flick back over, say out loud and make
summaries
 Review – after a ten minute break see how much you can
recall. Use the question section at the end of the
chapter.
Memory techniques
 This is a skill we teach students.
 E.g. Imagery and associations
 Mnemonics
 Alphabetical Lists
 Mind Maps / Brainstorming
Organisation and Planning
 Organise your materials
 Organise a proper place to study – remove distractions
 Plan your work- a revision timetable
 Make lists and files
 Study Groups
 Dictaphone/Recording Device
TIME MONDAY
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
10-11
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Effective Listening
 Full participation in class
 Listening in class with a pen/ highlighter
 Underlining key words
 Writing in additional information teacher is giving
 Using post-it notes
 Asking relevant questions in class for clarification
Note Taking and Use
 Brief
 Clear
 Understandable
 Content
 Organisation and Filing
Study Skills and Revision
Continued........
An Example of Note Taking
Hitler’s plans for Europe were to destroy the Treaty
of Versailles that the German people felt was unfair.
He also wanted to reunite Germany with Austria and
create a new powerful German empire, the Third
Reich. Hitler also planned to conquer Poland,
Czechoslovakia and Russia and take their lands for
Germany. This would allow the Germans become
the Master Race.
Study Skills and Revision Continued........
Bullet points
Destroy Treaty of Versailles.
Reunite Germany and Austria- the Third
Reich.
Conquer Poland, Czech and Russia.
The Master Race.
Exam Preparation
 Prepare and plan in advance
 Draw up a revision timetable
 Condense notes
 Practice memorising lists, dates etc
 Know exam paper structure and marking scheme
 Prioritise and balance time
 Identify where you need help
 Organise materials for each exam in advance, e.g.
Caluclator, maths sets etc
Timetable for Exam Revision
Weekday do 1 to 2 subjects for about 30 mins each.
Date
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Weekend do 3 to 4 subjects for 30 to 40 mins each.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Subjects
Time
Irish
Week 1
English
Week 2
Maths
Week 3
French/German
Week 4
History
Week 5
Geography
Week 6
Religion
Week 7
CSPE
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Coping with Exam Stress
 Rest
 Exercise
 Diet
 Relaxation
 Keep it in perspective
 Seek help
Questions????
Thank You.