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Study Guide Answers
1. If you make a point of being __________________, you won't have to conduct a frantic search for misplaced papers.
organized
2. Organized students maintain _______________________and know where _____________________.
neat notebooks/ all of their assignments are
3. What are the six steps to having an organized notebook? a. d. b. e. c. f.
a.) Have a separate section for each subject b.) Keep a pencil case filled with school supplies c.) Have plenty of paper. d.) Have a separate compartment for assignments. e.) Know where to find everything in your notebook. f.) Keep an organized file at home.
4. Why should you write all assignments down?
You will be able to remind yourself of exactly what you have to do and you won't forget about an assignment.
5. What common excuses do students use for not writing down assignments? a. d. b. e. c. f.
a.) "I have a good memory." b.) "I only have one assignment. c.) "I didn't have any paper." d.) "I can always call someone." e.) "I couldn't find a pencil. f.) "I'll recognize the page when I see it."
6. Check your _______________________ before and after school.
backpack
7. What questions belong on your after-school checklist? a. b. c. d. e.
a.) Did I write all of my assignments down? b.) Do I have all of the right books? c.) Do I have all of the worksheets that I need? d.) Are there any special notes to take home? e.) Do I have all of the supplies that I need?
8. What questions belong on your before-school checklist? a. b. c. d. E.
a.) Do I have all of the supplies that I need for today? b.) Do I have my assignment sheet or book? c.) Did I pack all of my homework? d.) Do I need to bring any special notes to school today? e.) Did I pack all of my books?
9. Describe the ideal environment for doing schoolwork.
It should be well lit, neat, and quiet.
10. Why should you avoid doing homework in front of the television set?
You'll spend too much time looking up at the TV and it takes much longer to complete assignments this way.
11. When is the best time to do your homework assignments?
The best time is 30 - 60 minutes after you get home from school.
12. Why is it a bad idea to put off until tomorrow what you could do today?
You never know what might happen tomorrow to prevent you from accomplishing your goal.
13. What are the three "Ps" to remember?
Plan, pace, and prepare.
14. The most important thing that you should do in preparation for a book report is to _________________.
Actually read the book !
15. As soon as you finish doing your homework, what should you do with it?
Immediately put it in your notebook, or in some other safe place, where you'll be able to find it when the time comes to give it to the teacher.
16. Your assignments should be neat, _____________________, and carefully prepared.
legible
17. In order to do well on tests, you have to ________________ and have a(n) _____________________.
study/ positive attitude
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