do you think high school and middle school students are aware of good study habits.?

Question

Do students know what useful study strategies they can employ in order to study efficiently and improve academic performance. This information is not taught in schools.

Answer 1

I agree that this is an acquired skill, not necessarily taught in the schools, nor is it inborn. I think the real issue is whether or not the student is motivated enough to form his or her study habits. A lot of it may be trial and error, but if he or she wants to get good grades, efficient study habits are essential.

Like any useful life skill, experience is generally the best teacher. I feel the basics for forming good study habits, aside from

motivation, are:

(1) A quiet study area, free of TV, noise, other activities, or other distractions.

(2) An organized study method consisting of notes or other documentation, reference material, and a review of the previous day's assignment.

(3) An outline or plan that targets the key elements of study, concentrating first on the hardest or most challenging areas, and then winding down to the easier aspects.

(4) Taking notes and memorizing -- particularly when studying for a test or exam. Use of similar examples or "practice test questions" to adequately prepare. And if it's just assignments, complete each assignment according to specifications.

And these examples will not only be helpful in the academic field, but also in the work environment.

Answer 2

No they are not. I know that I did not develop good study habits until my second semester of college. They are coddled and reminded of what needs to be done. They are told to turn it in. They are even sometimes told exactly what they need to know for a test. This does not prepare them for the real world. A college professor or boss is not going to remind you to turn in your work everyday. They expect you to remember and do it. Middle school and high school students expect someone will tell them exactly what to do and when so they do not learn to study independently, without instruction.

Answer 3

Most of the students lack study time and waste theirselves not realizing that soon they will approach the real world. But they are trying to enjoy life,so I'll give them that. Still some students can't wait to grow up and prepare themselves every moment of the way.

Answer 4

I taught student skills last year to all of our ninth graders. We found out if they were visual, auditory, and/or tactile. After that we worked on learning styles for each. The students who used the info started to do better.

Answer 5

Some are, and some aren't. It depends on the student and the school. Not all schools are alike.

Answer 6

no