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In an effort to make student work time more efficient, this page lists several different ideas and methods. Remember that every brain is different! Everyone learns in different ways, and so a method that is highly successful for one person might not work for another.Middle school is the perfect time to try out new methods of learning. Keep track of your success and self-reflect. What were the results? Did studying this way help? Was is faster and more efficient? Do you learn better and retain the information longer?Remember to use your teacher's web pages and willingness to answer your questions! Good luck!HOMEWORK- HW Log How long does it take you to do your HW? Are there changes you can make to do HW more efficiently?
- How to PRE-read a textbook General tips on what to look for in a textbook lesson BEFORE you start your HW (ex: what questions will you be answering?)
- Should students do HW with music playing?
- How can we help students who have trouble getting started?
- How do we help students who might be working themselves TOO hard?
- Creating an organized, quiet work environment.
- Asking a Teacher for Help
- Is it OK to reread novels?
- How to make sure you are NOT plagiarizing
- Ideas for fun project presentations
GENERAL STUDY TIPS & TECHNIQUES- Study Tips and Techniques Great ideas on HOW to study by Mrs. Graves (8th gr science). They are organized by learning style to give students lots of options to see what works best for them!
- How Can I Raise My Grade? Not happy with your current score? Mrs. Graves offers tips on how a grade can be raised.
- More Strategies for Improving Grades from Student Counselor Mrs. Gallivan
TIPS FOR MATH CLASSES- How To Do Your Best in Math by Mr. Large
- How to Study for a Math Test or Quiz by Mr. Large
- Mrs. Kudlacek's Keys to Success
STUDENT WELLNESS- Child Development Guide:What to expect when you're expecting a middle schooler... physical, intellectual, social, emotional and moral "norms" for students aged 12-15. (Published by WA state government)
- Top 15 Things Your Middle School Kid Wishes You Knew How to start conversations about stress, respect and boundaries
- Want to Keep your new Middle Schooler Out of Trouble? Let them take risks. Give them a chance to grow, but also a soft place to fall.
- Helping Kids Take Criticism Constructively
- Does sleep affect school success?
- How to be more confident and less stressed in just 2 minutes per day! TED Talk about the biological impact of doing "power poses" to benefit student health
- "What happened in school today?" Mr. Benioff gives lots of good ideas for increasing student/parent communication so you know what is going on at school.
- Resilience How parents can help students stand on their own and recover if they are not doing well
- HW Log How long does it take you to do your HW? Are there changes you can make to do HW more efficiently?
