Guidance Lesson 1

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Guidance Lesson 1 2 Agenda

• Introducing Your Counselor
• Freshman 101
• Courses Needed
• Credits
• NG No Grade
• Tutorials
• Classification Activity
• Listening Activity
• Study Skills PowerPoint
• Test Taking Skills Homework

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Mac 9 Counselors 2007-2008
Mrs. Kirksey serves Garza -- Perez
Mrs. Rubit serves A -- Garcia
Mrs. Almendarez serves Perry -- Z
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The Importance of Focusing on Listening
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Quiz

• 1. The newscast is at ______ a.m.
• 2. The temperature in our town is ______ degrees.
• 3. The wind velocity in our town is _____ miles
  per hours.

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Quiz Continued

• 4. It may begin sleeting/raining/snowing in
• our town on __________.
• 5. In Cleveland, ______ inches of snow have
  fallen according to the most recent record.
• 6. The temperature in Cleveland is _____
  degress.

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How well did you do?

• 1. 7 am
• 2. 42 degrees
• 3. 10 miles per hours
• 4. Thursday or Friday
• 5. 6 inches
• 6. 29 degrees

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Good Study Skills Excellent Grades
Graduation in 2011
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Good Study Techniques

• Set a regular study time
• Study in blocks of 1 hour at a time followed by a
  break
• Study most difficult subjects first
• Review each subject at least twice a week

• Keep up with daily homework in your agenda
• Keep a weekly schedule and daily activity list
• Make sure study area is well lit
• Turn off the radio and TV while you study

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Study Skill Tips for SuccessTime Management

• Plan enough time to study
• Try to study at the same time everyday
• Assess your priorities
• Use your agenda book to record quizzes, tests,
  projects, papers and assignments

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Concentration

• Set aside a QUIET Area for study purposes only
• Good Lighting
• Ventilation
• A comfortable Chair but not to comfortable
• A desk large enough to spread out your materials
• Divide your work into small, reasonable, short
  term goals

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Listening Note Taking

• Listen actively think before you write
• Take and keep notes in a large notebook
• Take down only the main points from the lecturer
• Listen for cues as to imp. points (transition
  from one point to another, repetition of points
  for emphasis, changes in voice inflections)
• Copy everything from the board
• Ask questions if you are not sure

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Reading

• Read the title, introduction, summary, boldface
  headings and subheadings, review graphics, and
  any reading aids in the chapter
• Formulate questions for yourself as you the read
  the chapter
• Read one section at a time
• Dont get bogged down in detail
• At the end of the chapter refer to your
  questions, cover your answers and see if you can
  answer the questions from memory

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Exams

• Review notes after each class
• Get control of your time
• Begin reviewing a week before the exam (NOT the
  night BEFORE)
• Test yourself
• Practice good test taking strategies

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Tips for Testing

• Avoid distractions
• Read directions thoroughly
• If nervous - Take a few deep breaths
• Answer easy questions 1st difficult ones last
• 1st hunches are usually correct
• Bring tools (pencils, paper,brains), get
  comfortable, and THINK before answering
• Be well rested, and THINK Positively

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Guidance Lesson 1 Homework

• Study Skills Inventory and Tips
• Read through and practice
• Note changes in grades after a grading period
• Test Taking Tips
• Read through and apply to appropriate test

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Remember

• Good Study Skills Excellent Grades
• Graduation in 2011