...NEVER SOMETIMES USUALLY NEVER 1. I arrive at classes and other meetings on time. 2. devote sufficient study time to each of my courses 3. I schedule definite times and outline specific goals for my study time 4.I prepare a "to do" list daily 5. I avoid activities which tend to interfere with my planned schedule. 6. I use prime time (when I am most alert) for study. 7. At the beginning of the term, I make up daily activity and study schedules 8. I begin major course assignments well in advance. 9. I have the "study-place" habit, that is, merely being at a certain place at a certain time means time to study. 10. I study in a place free from auditory and visual distractions. 11. I find that I am able to concentrate--that is, give undivided attention to the task for at least 20 minutes. 12. I am confident with the level of concentration I am able to maintain. 13. I have an accurate understanding of the material I wish to remember. 14. I learn with the intention of remembering. 15. I practice the materials I am learning by reciting out loud. 16. I recall readily those things which I have studied. never sometimes usually always 17. While I am taking notes, I think about how I will use them later. 18. I understand the lecture and classroom discussion while I am taking notes. 19. I organize my notes in some meaningful manner (such as outline format). 20. I review and edit my notes...
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...Effective study skills are necessary for a college student to excel academically. The student must develop these skills in order to retain information learned in the present for their future benefit. Study skills can be a combination of several techniques, including time management, note-taking, self-testing, and test-wiseness, to name a few. There is no one best way to study, therefore, techniques can be tailored to the needs of the student to achieve the most optimal result. However, diagnostic testing is also available to assist students in assessing their weaknesses in their learning behaviors and study habits. Research has shown that effective study skills lead to improved academic performance. The habits that students develop during their college years will remain with them long after graduation and will be reflected in their performance in the workforce. This paper will provide insight into the different techniques that improve study skills, and in turn, improve academic performance. The Merriam – Webster Dictionary defines the word study as "the application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge, which can be in a particular field or to a specific subject." The dictionary then defines skill as "the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance." A rather general combination of the two terms would yield, "learning and motivational strategies considered essential in being successful in college" (Tuckman, 2003 page)...
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...Introduction Effective study skills are necessary for a college student to excel academically. The student must develop these skills in order to retain information learned in the present for their future benefit. Study skills can be a combination of several techniques, including time management, note-taking, self-testing, and test-wiseness, to name a few. There is no one best way to study, therefore, techniques can be tailored to the needs of the student to achieve the most optimal result. However, diagnostic testing is also available to assist students in assessing their weaknesses in their learning behaviors and study habits. Research has shown that effective study skills lead to improved academic performance. The habits that students develop during their college years will remain with them long after graduation and will be reflected in their performance in the workforce. This paper will provide insight into the different techniques that improve study skills, and in turn, improve academic performance. The Merriam – Webster Dictionary defines the word study as "the application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge, which can be in a particular field or to a specific subject." The dictionary then defines skill as "the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance." A rather general combination of the two terms would yield, "learning and motivational strategies considered essential in being successful in college" (Tuckman...
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...ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AND STUDY SKILLS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AN UNDERGRADUATE THESIS PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, CENTRAL MINDANO UNIVERSITY PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE Danica Faye M. Quinco Bachelor of Arts in Psychology September 2013 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Motivation is the force that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. It is what causes us to take action, whether to grab a snack to reduce hunger or enroll in college to earn a degree. The forces that lie beneath motivation can be biological, social, emotional or cognitive in nature. The first attempt of the researchers is to explore the academic motivations that students in a university will tend to use, usually in enduring the college life. People are centrally concerned with motivation -- how to move themselves or others to act. Everyone struggles with how to motivate others and especially on its own. People are often moved by external factors such as reward systems, grades, evaluations, or the opinions they fear others might have of them. Yet just as frequently, people are motivated from within, by interests, curiosity, care or abiding values. Many individuals enroll into college for several different reasons, including social, economic, or intellectual. Since a degree opens more employment opportunities. Study skills are usually defined as students’ ability to manage time and other...
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...Effective Study Habits and Study Skills Mean Good Grades Now Effective study habits and study skills lead to good grades. One can, also, reward students for better grades. However, never forget that making learning fun so children discover learning is fun will create the most return over the long term, as far as learning and better grades are concerned. For more information pertaining to good grades, click here. Although effective study skills and study habits result in better grades, do you know what effective study habits and study skills are? They are regular, consistent study habits that good students use every time they prepare for a test or do homework. In this section, effective study habits and study skills that help primary school students get good grades will be emphasized. Effective study habits are learned at home. Parenting means teaching our children these skills and making them habits. Study skills are so important to improving grades that some think grades really measure how well parents teach their children to study, particularly in the primary grades. The purpose of this section is to help parents teach their children effective study habits, not only to improve good grades, but to make education easier and, even, enjoyable. Despite the fact effective study habits are, largely, a discipline we instill in our children, we must always bear in mind that learning through play inspires children to learn more. So, any opportunity...
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...Acknowledgement Adolfo, Charice researcher Comendador, Shannen researcher Dagit, Jonelyn researcher Escoreal, Rosalia researcher Nuezca, Caren researcher We would like to give our acknowledgement and expand our whole hearted gratitude to Mrs. Carmelita T. Clordiarta for giving us a chance to make and to learn how to do a research paper. And also for Guiding us in making this research paper to make it accomplish and successful. Most of all, to our Almighty God who gave us a parent which sustain our financial needs and giving us knowledge to do it clearly Dedication The successful of this research paper is dedicated to our parents and guardians who support the financial needs to make this research paper successfully and completely. We also dedicated this work to our Almighty God for being always there when we need comfort in every discouragement we've encounter. We also want to dedicate this research paper to our friends who are there to support and give their thoughts on how we could make the research paper successful. Introduction Everyone is different, and for some students, studying and being motivated to learn comes naturally. Studying is one of the necessities of life in order to achieve the goals we set for ourselves. This is just as true for adults in their careers as it is for children in school. The adult does have the advantage, because they have already identified the importance of studying. However, students are the...
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...CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING STRATEGIES AND STUDY SKILLS TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENTS Julius M. Raquel Francisco B. Galut Jr. Researchers Dr. Freddie Cabrera Research Teacher CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Learning strategies are the essential symbol of students “learning how to learn”, which is also an important factor affecting learning efficiency and quality. Learning strategies are used by students to help them understand information and solve problems. A learning strategy is a person's approach to learning and using information. Students who do not know or use good learning strategies often learn passively and ultimately fail in school. Like learning strategies, study skills are fundamental to academic competence. Effective study skills are associated with positive outcomes across multiple academic content areas and for diverse learners. Academic competence is associated with the knowledge and application of effective study skills and learning strategies. Capable students may experience difficulty in school especially college students, not because they lack ability, but because they lack good study skills and learning strategies. Although some students develop study skills independently, even normally achieving students may go through school...
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...CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING STRATEGIES AND STUDY SKILLS TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENTS Julius M. Raquel Francisco B. Galut Jr. Researchers Dr. Freddie Cabrera Research Teacher CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Learning strategies are the essential symbol of students “learning how to learn”, which is also an important factor affecting learning efficiency and quality. Learning strategies are used by students to help them understand information and solve problems. A learning strategy is a person's approach to learning and using information. Students who do not know or use good learning strategies often learn passively and ultimately fail in school. Like learning strategies, study skills are fundamental to academic competence. Effective study skills are associated with positive outcomes across multiple academic content areas and for diverse learners. Academic competence is associated with the knowledge and application of effective study skills and learning strategies. Capable students may experience difficulty in school especially college students, not because they lack ability, but because they lack good study skills and learning strategies. Although some students develop study skills independently, even normally achieving students may go through school...
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...STUDY HABITS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF GRADE SIX PUPILS IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF PUERTO GALERA DISTRICT A Thesis Presented to the Graduate School Faculty Southwestern Institute of Business and Technology In Consortium with Rizal Technological University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree Master of Educational Management By: MA. CRISTINA C. CENIZA 2013 CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction If quality education depends on the effective of the teaching, learning process, therefore, study habits is important factors that will be needed to upgrade the academic performance of the students. Quality of education is reflected through academic achievement which is a function of study habits and study attitude of the students. Thus to enhance the quality of education, it is necessary to improve the study habits and study attitudes of the students. To improve study habits and academic achievement of students, there are factors needed to be identified which affect these characteristics adversely. This factors lead to the development of good study habits and academic achievement of the pupils, well organized guidance services are needed in schools. According to Disraeli, “Every production of a genius must be the production of enthusiasm”. This quotation suggests that enthusiasm should have enumerated from the individual since the start of his life in school. Moreover...
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...LITERATURE & STUDIES This chapter presents the reviewed literature and studies, either local or foreign, which were discussed herein because of their relevance to the subject under consideration. Foreign Literature According to Palm Beach Community College (PBBC, 2008),they recommend that student’s study should have at least three hours out of class for every hour spent in class. They also said that a student must have a special place to study with plenty of room to work. And students should not be cramped. They presupposes that study time will go better if a learner take a few minutes at the start to straighten things up. A desk and straight-backed chair is usually best. “ Don't get too comfortable--a bed is a place to sleep, not to study” as what they said. A student must have everything close at hand(book, pencils, paper, coffee, dictionary, computer, calculator, tape recorder ,etc.) before starting to study. Students are not suggested to spend on time jumping up and down to get things. The PBCC suggests also that distracting noise should be minimized however they said that there are some people need sound and some like silence. In this case, a learner must finds what works for him or her. Culprits are family and friends. consider a "do not disturb" sign and turning on your answering machine is the way also to have better study habits according to the PBBC.. Frank Pogue(2000) did a research project to determine why students fail. What he founds to be true in that study habits...
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...The Effects of Study Habits to the Academic Performance of the BSRT Students of Riverside College in the S.Y 2013-2014 CHAPTER I A. INTRODUCTION Learning is a very important personal matter and there isn’t one study habit that works for every situation. One needs to take more responsibility to acquire the desired knowledge to develop positive values, critical thinking, attitudes and skills. Effective studying skills and strategies give us opportunities to approach learning tasks systematically and independently. Practicing good study habits is the key to becoming smarter and achieving success in school. Buying out a dedicated scheduled and un-interrupted time to apply one’s self to the task of learning. Without it, one does not grow and becomes self-limiting in life. Study habits tell a person that how much he will learn and how far he wants to go, and how much he wants to earn. These all could be decided with the help of one’s study habits, throughout the life. The importance of study habits in student’s life is that, it plays a major role in their academic achievement, because without studies no one can be succeeded. (Sadia, 2005) Noted that habits of study, which are formed in school, have greater significance and students must realize the need to acquire these effective study habits. Effective studying will help students to prepare schoolwork in less time and achieve greater degree of mastery of the lesson. Students who study effectively and efficiently...
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...Effective Study Skills are the sole foundation of a Sound Education Education generally occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks or feels. “In a narrow technical sense it is a formal process by which society deliberately transmits it’s accumulated knowledge, skills customs and values from one generation to another e.g. instruction in schools” (Wikipedia). There are many factors that create a foundation for acquiring a sound education, economic, cultural, biological and environmental. For people returning to study or experiencing academic study for the first time, learning ‘study skills’ enhances their ability to succeed. The acquisition of knowledge will always require study whether practically or academically. Skill, as defined by the Merriam / Webster Online Dictionary, is the ability to use ones knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance. Devine (1978), wrote that “study skills encompass a range of coordinated cognitive skills and processes that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of students learning”. Good study skills will facilitate learning, enhance memory of materials, heighten understanding of concepts, and help students understand critical and analytical processes and also to learn to explore both sides of an issue to form conclusions or hypothesis. Gettinger and Seibert (2008), having reviewed many academic studies on the impact of teaching study skills to students...
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...Introduction The purpose of this PDP module is helping people gain the personal, academic, reflective and professional skills. In this report, I am going to reflect on what I have learnt and I need to improve. In academic area my strongest skills are note-taking, referencing and information skills. However, in presentation skills, academic writing and learning skills are the area that I still need improving. In career-related skills, I am good at self-management, adaptability and team-working. On contrary, I still need to learn how to manage time efficiently, budgeting and communication well. 2. Academic skills Three strongest skills: * Note-making. By taking e-lesson from PDP, I know how to do note-making effectively last term and keep practice during this study period. In terms of me, I need to point out the key words from the messy information and then focus and re-organize the key words to the pattern that I am familiar with. Finally, I need to revise it and concise it times and times again to make a higher and more depth understanding of my notes. After I tried again and again, I realized that I can revise quiet easy by focusing on the main parts teacher referred in class. As note-making is pretty useful, I use it almost every day and now I can make notes quickly and precisely, which plays a vital part in my university study. * Referencing Referencing, this can be seen as a basis of academic writing （Neville, C. 2012). During term two periods, we had many assignments...
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...Effective Study Skills And Academic Performance Introduction Effective study skills are necessary for a college student to excel academically. The student must develop these skills in order to retain information learned in the present for their future benefit. Study skills can be a combination of several techniques, including time management, note-taking, self-testing, and test-wiseness, to name a few. There is no one best way to study, therefore, techniques can be tailored to the needs of the student to achieve the most optimal result. However, diagnostic testing is also available to assist students in assessing their weaknesses in their learning behaviors and study habits. Research has shown that effective study skills lead to improved academic performance. The habits that students develop during their college years will remain with them long after graduation and will be reflected in their performance in the workforce. This paper will provide insight into the different techniques that improve study skills, and in turn, improve academic performance. The Merriam – Webster Dictionary defines the word study as "the application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge, which can be in a particular field or to a specific subject." The dictionary then defines skill as "the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance." A rather general combination of the two terms would yield, "learning and motivational strategies considered...
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...THE STUDY SKILLS AND HABITS OF ATENEO DE ILOILO- SANTA MARIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter one consists of six parts: (1) Background of the Study, (2) Statement of the Problem, (3) Hypothesis, (4) Definition of Terms, (5) Delimitation of the Study, and (6) Significance of the Study. Part One, Background of the Study, represents the rationale that supports this research endeavour. It gives the reason behind the choice of the problem and provides a strong foundation for the conduct of this study. Part Two, Statement of the Problem, presents the problem and states the general and specific research questions that this study sought to answer. Part Three, Hypothesis, states and advances the hypotheses that were tested in this study. Part Four, Definition of Terms, includes the meanings of the terms that are essential in the development and understanding of this study. Part Five, Delimitation of the Study, includes the discussions of the scope and factors that delimit the scope of this study. Part Six, Significance of the Study, enumerates the persons and institutions that might benefit from the findings of this research. Background of the Study Study skills and habits are techniques or strategies used every time a student is studying. Some students would have the same study habits or may have a different one. Their kind of study habits depends whether a specific study is effective for them. Definitely, the emphasis...
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