Topic: My Study Skills

Competency #1: “I can gather, select, evaluate and synthesize information”.

When studying for a test or my knowledge, I often get distracted and go off task. Using the study methods I learned this semester has dramatically improved my productivity. Methods like 40 minutes of work and 10-minute breaks helped me this semester.

Competency #2: “I can explore and engage with materials and sources”.

Engaging with the text is crucial to becoming a better learner; our social studies teacher encourages us to do so. This has helped me connect and memorize. Using strategies to engage with the text promotes understanding, strategies include, note-taking, annotation, and notecards/flashcards,