SQ3R

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for:

                   Survey

                   Question

                   Read

                   Recite

                   Review

 It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills.

In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

    ·       Read the title, headings, and subheadings.

    ·       Notice words that are italicized or bold

    ·       Look at the charts, graphs, maps and other visual material.

    ·       Read captions.

    ·       Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

                             
                     CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

Never

"There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil."

Ayn Rand 

This lady knows what she's saying about choosing the right and knows what do if she has to justify for her self. There will also be no type of excused what so ever for knowing what's evil and what's good. So remember people always choose the right when evils comes through the door or anywhere else.

Reading

    Reading

5 Tips for Success

           Tip 5

Tips 5: Keep a List of Questions

When you feel confused about something you’re reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they’ve read the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else.

The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most of your education. So pick up a book…and a pen.

   
            CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece.

This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day.”

-John Wooden

Reflection:  I think this quote means you should work your heart out every time you have practice because with all the practice you get you are able to build memory muscle and that help you apply it to the game and that is what john wooden was able to do with his team.

Reading

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension

Tips 1-2

Tip 1: Annotate

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrase or symbols-or the use of distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

Choose The Right!! 

Student success statement

The three don’ts

Don’t whine

Don’t complain

Don’t make excuses

Another beautiful statement by John saying another 3 don’ts. Remember these are things to avoid using in life and especially in a job interview. This stuff can get you fired and you’re life really miserable.            

5 tips for Staying Motivated
                                            tips 3-5
3. Set attainable goals
if you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a social supporter network
create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge your accomplishments 
give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk; send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

                          Choose the right!!!!!

Student Success Statement

“The Three Nevers”

Never Lie

Never Cheat

Never Steal

John Wooden

What Long John is saying that if you follow these three steeps you’ll go far and have a great feeling at the same time of you choosing the right. John was a good man and a great coach for UCLA bringing 8 Championships. This man was a legend good luck to you John.

      5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

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To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hardtop stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.

1.Focus on High-Impact Activities

The key to success in school is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones you’ll learn the most from.

To determine what your priorities are, rank your assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success.

2.Create New Challenges

Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you’ve been given an assignment similar to the one you've done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead another biography.

   
              CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement
"You have only always to do what's right. It will become easier by practice, and enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience."
Robert E. Lee

What this guy is saying is that if you do the right thing like studying for a test then the test will become an easy A if study. If not study the test will be an easy F. This is what is to do the right thing and persuading your own dreams.
Choose The Right!

Take Control of Homework: Part 3

Take Control of Homework: Part 3

       Take Control of Homework

          So it Doesn't Control you

                       Part 3

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you have a study period or a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start you r homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make, easy to handle, and are a marvelous tool to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are hound and not flopping around. Flash cards hound like this act like a small book with pages. You can even have separate ringed stacks for each subject. WHATEVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER, PUT IT ON A CARD.

Study with a friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a study group.

Communicate

If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teachers or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage you tasks.

Celebrate Your Achievements

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

   
              CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!

Student Success Statement

“Be Always sure you’re right, then go ahead.”

Davy Crockett

1786-1836

What young Davy is saying is that you better not do anything stupid or you’ll end up dead on the floor. Think before you act in a manner that can get you kill!

Choose The Right!

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  Note-Taking Strategies

                           Part 1

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How to Get Your class Notes into Shape

Getting the most out of high school and college means studying hard and using your time in class wisely. An effective note-taking strategy can help you do both. Here are the basics.

Stay Organized

It may seem obvious, but your class notes can only help you if you can find them. When you’re taking notes be sure to:

·       Keep all your notes in one place.

·       Date and number page; keeping them in order makes it easier to understand them later.

Before Class

Review the materials assigned for that class period thoroughly. Bring a list of any questions you may have.

  
           CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is a wonderful statement that Ralph is sharing with us. This is telling of how you can be important in life if you what you have in you. Also the things that lie before and after us are merely things we don't need to worried about.

Choose The Right!!

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 5

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

                           Part 5

Additional Tips

Although working and going to schools is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time:

·       Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.

·       Start slowly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

·       Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

·       Use you time efficiently. You can use 10 minutes waiting in a line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of down time and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do school work.

·       If you commute to your job on public transportation bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

·       Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on some other things you’d like to do because of your school and work commitments.

·       If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as needed.

·       Schedule relaxation time. Everyone needs some downtime to stay happy and healthy.

  
              CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!