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A guide for successful studyA summary of the Study Sensei workshop, which was presented to our Year 10 students, by Elevate Education in Term 1, 2018.

• 3 steps1. Learn

2. Master

3. Create

• Syllabus bullet points – from course outline or syllabus

• Traffic Light System

• Tips for making and reviewing Study Notes

• Mastering Study Notes

• PracticeSlides created by JSRACS, based on the presentations from Elevate Education. JSRACS summary of information presented by Elevate Education in Term 1, 2018. For more information go to the Elevate Education student portal. Students have been given the password to access the premium site

A guide for successful study

3 Important steps

To achieve your personal best you need to be doing all 3 steps

Slides created by JSRACS, based on the presentations from Elevate Education. JSRACS summary of information presented by Elevate Education in Term 1, 2018. For more information go to the Elevate Education student portal. Students have been given the password to access the premium site

A guide for successful studyLearn all of the work so that at least you have covered it once.

Make good use of class time so you don’t miss any content.1. LearnSlides created by JSRACS, based on the presentations from Elevate Education. JSRACS summary of information presented by Elevate Education in Term 1, 2018. For more information go to the Elevate Education student portal. Students have been given the password to access the premium site

A guide for successful studyGet a copy of your Course Outline or Syllabus.

Make notes on all bullet points – include examples and worked problems1. Learn

Slides created by JSRACS, based on the presentations from Elevate Education. JSRACS summary of information presented by Elevate Education in Term 1, 2018. For more information go to the Elevate Education student portal. Students have been given the password to access the premium site.

A guide for successful studyMaster what you have learnt.

• Review notes.

• Use mind mapping.

• Do practice questions from your work books.1. Learn

2. Master


A guide for successful studyCreate additional learning opportunities for yourself• Extra reading for

extra breadth and depth.

• Extra practice1. Learn

2. Master

3. Create


A guide for successful study

To achieve your personal best you need to be doing all 3 steps

1. Learn

2. Master

3. Create


Step 1 - Learn

Rule 1 - Use your course outline or syllabus

• Don’t know where to find my course outline or syllabus –

ask my teacher today (it should be in SEQTA).

• Get a copy of this ASAP

• Take notes during term - make notes on each bullet point

in the course outline, use examples, worked problems

and mind maps.

• Check notes against course outline or syllabus

• Use the Traffic Light System (Red, Yellow & Green)Slides created by JSRACS, based on the presentations from Elevate Education. JSRACS summary of information presented by Elevate Education in Term 1, 2018. For more information go to the Elevate Education student portal. Students have been given the password to access the premium site

Traffic Light System -Red, Yellow, Green

For each bullet point

• Know it – highlight it in green

• Okay, but need more practice – highlight it in yellow

(must be lighter colour than green, so you can go over it

in green once you do know it.)

• Don’t know it – underline it in red.

Eventually you want everything highlighted in yellow or

green, and with enough practice everything can end up in

green. This gets rid of any gaps in your knowledge.


Rule 2 – Make my study notes

during term time.

•Allocate 3 weeks for exam preparation

3 weeks before exams

Finish notes

2 weeks before exams

Memorise notes

1 weekbefore exams

Practice answering questions

ExamsThe more

practice you do the better your marks will be.


Rule 3 – Use a folder and loose

leaf paper for study notes.

•Make notes once.

•Keep all notes on a particular topic together.

•Ordered notes improve memory.

• If using an exercise book – rip out pages and

order your study notes, in a file.Slides created by JSRACS, based on the presentations from Elevate Education. JSRACS summary of information presented by Elevate Education in Term 1, 2018.

For more information go to the Elevate Education student portal. Students have been given the password to access the premium site

Rule 4 – Pay attention to space and

colour.•What is easier to remember, 400 words or 80 words.

Don’t write long notes.

•Use Trigger Words and Key Phrases.

•Put a line down the middle of your notes page.

• Use the left half for trigger words and brief notes.

• Use the right half for mind maps, diagrams and worked

examples.

•Use colour. Slides created by JSRACS, based on the presentations from Elevate Education. JSRACS summary of information presented by ElevateEducation in Term 1, 2018. For more information go to the Elevate Education student portal. Students have been given the password to access the premium site

Study Notes• Trigger words• Key phrases

Use colourDon’t crowd page

Make notes once• Order notes• Master notes

Use Traffic Light systemGreen – know itYellow – okayRed – don’t know

This side of the page for pictures and mind maps or worked examples

Headings

Sub headings

Dot points and trigger words

Title in centre

Subheading

Trigger words

Trigger words

Remember20 words,

not 100

Trigger words


Master my notes – Make my study

notes during term time and then

memorise them.•Review notes immediately

•Review 24 hours later

•Review monthly

•Research shows you will remember your notes

more if you review immediately. Each time you

review them, you remember more.Slides created by JSRACS, based on the presentations from Elevate Education. JSRACS summary of information presented by Elevate Education in Term 1, 2018. For more information go to the Elevate Education student portal. Students have been given the password to access the premium site

Practice – Do practice questions.

Final week before exams = Practice.

Use text books and study guides that have exam style

questions in them. Do additional questions from your

text books.

• 1st – do them open book and open time. Check your answers.

• 2nd – Get assistance and learn the bits you don’t know.

• 3rd – Build up to closed book and set time

• Final practice under exam conditions – always mark you work

against an answer key or answers in the back of the book.

• Prior to final Mock exams and WACE exams do as many past

ATAR exam papers as possible. Try for 2 or 3 papers per

course. Slides created by JSRACS, based on the presentations from Elevate Education. JSRACS summary of information presented by Elevate Education in Term 1, 2018. For more information go to the Elevate Education student portal. Students have been given the password to access the premium site

Creating is crucial in order to stand outExtra reading – gives breadth of knowledge and depth of knowledge. Manage your time so that you make time for study.

1. Cover core content as you go – use your text books. Do extra reading on the content. Stay up to date and read ahead.

2. Check course outline – make sure your reading covers the course outline and is relevant.

3. Use the traffic light system – make sure everything is green in your syllabus and notes. Don’t have gaps in your knowledge.

4. Create notes to cover the whole course – use colour and mind maps. Don’t use too many words, don’t crowd the page.

5. Do extra practice questions – practice getting it out of your brain onto paper. Practice, practice, practice. Lots of practice questions!


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