| Here are some tips for studying. Remember, each student learns differently. Try a variety of types of study for each subject to find what works best for you. | |
| Reading: To improve
reading, a student needs to practice reading. The more he
or she reads, the better they will get. Students should read at a
level that is slightly challenging. This will help them continue
to expand their vocabulary and skill level. Science and Social Studies: Make flash cards to study with. Not only will making them help to reinforce concepts, they are easy to carry in a pocket for quick access and study! Always remember to study all papers and worksheets that were given during the unit. Look over the words in the chapter that are highlighted, bold, or the headings of sections. These will be the key ideas to focus on. Spelling: Practice the words by writing them out or spelling them out loud. Some students can "take a picture" of the word and remember the shape of the word in their mind. Also, think of other words the spelling word looks like, or is spelled like. Some students are good at breaking words into parts or sounding them out. The key to doing well on spelling tests is to practice and find the best method that works for you. Math: One of the best ways for a student to remember a concept or skill is by teaching it to someone else. Have your child teach a younger sibling or even a parent how to do a math concept. Also, have the student look for key words that may be a clue as to how to do the problem. For example, the word "difference" would indicate they will need to subtract, or the words "in all" indicates the need to add. In our Saxon Math, concepts are practiced all throughout the book. If your child is struggling with how to do a certain problem on a set, have them look at past sets to recall how they figured out a similar problem. Language: In writing, many students struggle with focusing their thoughts. Writing down their ideas in a sequential order might help them organize what they want to say. They can use different types of graphic organizers such as a Venn diagram to compare, a 4-square to separate details with the right main idea, or a flow-chart to put events or steps in the right order. Finally, all students need to remember that writing is just putting down on paper the words that they would say out loud. If they say out loud what they want to express first, it may help them feel better about doing the assignment. |