5th year Study Skills:5th year Study Skills:THE CALM BEFORE THE THE CALM BEFORE THE

STORM??STORM??

Mr FosterMr Foster

Coláiste Choilm C.B.S.Coláiste Choilm C.B.S.

SwordsSwords

Agenda Agenda

1.1. What is StudyWhat is Study

2.2. PlanningPlanning

3.3. Time Management: Golden RuleTime Management: Golden Rule

4.4. Time Management StrategiesTime Management Strategies

5.5. Time Management: per weekTime Management: per week

6.6. Time Management: per dayTime Management: per day

7.7. Procrastination Procrastination

Studying: a Goal Oriented ProcessStudying: a Goal Oriented Process

Before you start walking, you must Before you start walking, you must choose where it is you want to go….choose where it is you want to go….

What do YOU want to achieve in the What do YOU want to achieve in the next 2 years?next 2 years?

How do I set goalsHow do I set goals SSPECIFICPECIFIC

MMEASUREABLEEASUREABLE

AACTIVECTIVE

RREALISTICEALISTIC

TTIME FRAME IME FRAME

SMART GOALS 1• Specific

• The goal should refer to an event. It should have a quantity of work attached

• “I shall do all the Question 2’s in Maths”

• Measurable• It should be possible to see how far you have got with

your goal. “I have half of the Question 2’s done” When you reach the target, reward yourself with doing something you enjoy

• Action Orientated• A target should be an action statement:- something that

you will do• By Friday I will have a chapter in Science finished”

SMART GOALS 2• Realistic

• The goal should be doable. If not, you will feel unmotivated and become discouraged

• Time Limited• The plan should have a time limit. Generally

plans should have a short time limit. By breaking up topics in to weeks, you will find it easier to learn material.

• Working smarter, rather than harder is the key to success.

Activity

Outline the 3 goals you want to achieve by: Christmas Summer By end of 6th year

Check to see if these goals are what SMART

Time Management

• THE GOLDEN RULE: YOU CONTROL THE SITUATION, THE SITUATION DOES NOT CONTROL YOU

Time Management Strategies People have different demands on their time. To fit everything in things must be scheduled

in advance Weekly Basis Daily ‘To Do’ list

Weekly Schedule Plan your week at a regular time each week Include all commitments:

Social Time Job Meals Training etc STUDY

Time Plan per day 2½- 3 hours (includes homework) 6 x 30 minute blocks….25 minute work, 5

minute break…..OR 3 x 1 hour block with 10 minute break

STUDY

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STUDY TIME

WHAT SHOULD I DO IN THAT TIME?

OFF

READINGREADING

WRITINGWRITING AND AND MAKING MAKING NOTESNOTES

RECALLREADINGREADING

WRITINGWRITING AND AND MAKING MAKING NOTESNOTES

REC

ALL

REWARD

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WHAT AN HOURSSTUDY SHOULD LOOK LIKE

Tips for Study WorkTips for Study Work

Don’t just read – summarise your Don’t just read – summarise your notes - be activenotes - be active

Skim a text and make brief notes for Skim a text and make brief notes for final revisionfinal revision

Revise related topics together (even Revise related topics together (even if not in the same subject)if not in the same subject)

Don’t forget other pursuitsDon’t forget other pursuits Always allow for rest, relaxation and Always allow for rest, relaxation and

enjoymentenjoyment

BIG PROBLEM!!BIG PROBLEM!!

• Students can suffer fromStudents can suffer from

• PROCRASTINATIONPROCRASTINATION• Put Things off…again, again, and againPut Things off…again, again, and again

• 1.1. Identify a specific task you are putting off that Identify a specific task you are putting off that you need to doyou need to do

• 2.2. Why are you putting it off?Why are you putting it off?• 3.3. What or who supports you in putting this task What or who supports you in putting this task

offoff• 44.. How will you change the components that How will you change the components that

support this procrastination?support this procrastination?

ActivityActivity

How to evaluate 5th year:How to evaluate 5th year:

What am I bringing into 6th year?What am I bringing into 6th year?

What have I done that will make MY What have I done that will make MY life in 6th year easier?life in 6th year easier?

For Session 2For Session 2

Textbook readingTextbook readingMind MapsMind MapsExam TipsExam TipsHow to Read an Exam Question How to Read an Exam Question How to Answer an Exam QuestionHow to Answer an Exam QuestionYour Study Plans….Your Study Plans….Stress Management Stress Management