Steps to Success - Study Plans

Have you ever been confused and wondered exactly how to help your child prepare for a test? Starting this year, we have posted the study plans to help your child succeed here on our website. Every subject has a specific plan listed that will help you know how to best help your child study for a test. These plans will help you guide your child in making best use of his/her time in preparation.

 

5-8 English Study Plan

  1. The student is given the format of the test questions.
  2. Study the notes and examples from class. These should be in their notebook.
  3. Rework workbook pages.

 

5-8 Math Study Plan

  1. Complete the practice test that is given a day or two before the test.
  2. Ask a parent to check it. (Answers are posted on my schoolnotes.com website.)
  3. Bring in completed test with parent signature for 3 extra points.
  4. Extra practice is available in the back of the textbook.

 

5-8 Reading Study Plan

  1. If the class is reading a selection from the textbook, students would need:  their textbook, notebook, and any resource sheets given for the selection.

  2. If the class is reading a novel, students will need:  their notebooks and any resource sheets should also be used in preparing for the test. 

The notebook and/or resource sheets will contain any vocabulary the student is responsible for understanding. The notebook will also contain answers to comprehension questions discussed in the classroom. 

 

5-8 Religion Study Plan

  1. All test material is highlighted in the text.
  2. Go over this several times before the test.

**Do not reread the chapter to prepare for the test.

 

5 Science Study Plans

  1. Go over vocabulary words. Making flashcards is a good idea.
  2. Go over any drawings or terms that are in their notebook.
  3. Read over any small paragraphs by the pictures in the chapter.
  4. Go over the workbook pages – use the textbook to help when doing these for homework.
  5. Go over the study guide in the notebook – This comes the night before the test.

 **Do not reread the chapter to prepare for the test.

 

6-8 Science Test Study Plan

 Every student needs a science notebook.

  1. They  need to take their notebook home every night and read over the information we covered that day. 
  2. If they don’t understand something from the day, come ask me the next morning and I will help.
  3. Read over vocabulary words every night, but don’t do them all in one night. Split the words and go over them throughout the chapter, they are a big part of the test.
  4. When studying for a test, they should use the study guide that I give them.
  5. Look at the key ideas at the end of the chapter (by the vocabulary words).
  6. Sometimes there is a diagram, but I will let them know that ahead of time.

 **Do not reread the chapter to prepare for the test.


5-6 Social Studies Study Plan

  1. Study the “Reviewing Facts and Ideas” section after each lesson.
  2. Study the Chapter Review pages.  We do the review in class and the student’s write the answers in their notebooks.
  3. Practice a paragraph answer for the two essay questions I give out before the test.  Your child writes the essay questions in their Social Studies notebook.
  4. Study all the vocabulary we write in our notebook.
  5. Use all the days possible to study for the test.


7-8 Social Studies Study Plan

  1. Listen to lectures in class.

  2. Read each section with your group.

  3. Fill in the Guided Reading Sheets.

  4. Check Guided Reading with the class so you have the correct answers to study later.

  5. Carefully fill in the Section Quiz using your book.

  6. Copy the essay questions into your notebook.

  7. Study for several nights for the test.

  8. Use the Chapter packet and your notebook to study for the test.

  9. Use the website www.glencoe.com for extra chapter review options.

**Do not reread the chapter to prepare for the test.

 

5-8 Spelling Study Plan

  1. Words are given a week in advance.
  2. Study a few each night.

 

8 Vocabulary Study Plan

  1. Study the four accent mark words (four are on the test).
  2. Know the definitions.