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1. Keep a schedule
All students should keep a schedule of classes, assignments and other key dates. As part of that schedule, they should set aside specific time for studying and project work. The schedule should also set aside time for non-school activities like sports. In fact, the more comprehensive the schedule, the more efficient most students will be in completing their schoolwork.
2. Take effective notes in class
Most students take notes in classes, but often when they review them, they can't make sense of the content. Effective note taking is a key academic skill and different students need different types of notes. It's important for a student to discover the note-taking approach that best works for them.
3. Read critically for comprehension
As students move into higher grades, they're assigned larger and more complex reading assignments. Students need to deliberately learn to read for key information. Helping your child focus on reading for comprehension will improve their studying.
4. Develop test-taking strategies
A poor test result doesn't always mean that the student doesn't have a good grasp of the academic material or skill gaps. It's possible that the student understands the material but doesn't take tests well. An effective test-taking strategy includes: learning how to prioritize material when studying for a test; preparing for a test over a number of days and not just the night before; coping with stress during the test; and managing time during a test so that all sections or areas are completed.
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