General Study/Homework Tips

General Study/Homework Tips

Tips by Content Area:

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

*Apply the skills to the content

For example: Identify the elements of plot, complete MADTRE graphic organizers for the major characters, look for imagery, setting etc.

 

* Create your own practice questions

 

* Quote Sheets/Important Content

 

*Practice Problems found and completed by student For example: Textbook questions, online questions/worksheets,

 

*Online tutorial videos

For example: KHAN Academy

 

*Teach a peer or family member how to complete skill and list steps to complete problem verbally/written language.

*Drawings – Create hand drawn mini-poster or mind-map on computer paper

 

*Play a game or practice on an educational website or an app, create an answer key or explain in paragraph form how the game works and give a few examples from game

 

*Educational movies or shows (TeD videos, Khan Academy, Coursera, EdX, Amazon Education, iTunes U, PBS.org, Teachertube, Schooltube, Brainpop, Vimeo, Smithsonian Science Education Center, CK-12, National Geographic Education, Science Friday, Nova Labs, Ptable, EdHead, Data Nuggets, Study Island, etc.)

 

 

*Flashcards – Quizlet or Index Cards

 

*Using mnemonics to memorize facts

 

*Use graphic organizers/visuals to organize content and skills.


More helpful links (click on the links below for more resources):
How to study

iXL - every student has an iXL account they can access through ClassLink
Here are some YouTube videos from iXL to help you get familiar with the resources & supports
Here is a video from IXL on how parents can use it to help

- iXL Video Tutorials (from student perspective)

Online Tutor, 40+ subjects

All Subjects

Math Help!

Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish Help.

Math, Science, and Social Studies

Science and Math Help

Textbooks and Flashcards

Atlas, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus, and More.

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