Northlea School has a part time Guidance Counsellor called Arpi Kurkjian who is a valuable resource to all students, especially the Intermediate students.
Guidance News
Tips for Success
Writing the Test
- get a good night’s sleep
- eat breakfast, lunch, snack…
- come prepared with required material (calculator, pencil, eraser, protractor…)
- skip questions that are difficult and go back to them later
- have a positive attitude
- don’t rush through it
- read each question carefully
- on a separate piece of paper write down everything you know (e.g. formulas)
- always show your work (math/sci)
- use part of the question in your answer
- read over the whole test
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Studying
- don’t pull a late night/all nighter
- break down into smaller chunks
- keep distractions away (computer, TV, iPod…)
- index cards (question one side, answer on the other; shuffle and ask yourself questions)
- page method (key words/vocabulary on left side, definitions and explanations on the right side)
- after making notes/questions get someone to ask you questions
- take a 5 min break every 45-60 min
- make a plan and stick to it
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Memorizing
- repeat it (7 times is best)
- write it down
- say it out loud
- make a connection (or acronym)
- combine some strategies
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Taking Notes
- date and label all notes and handouts
- organize jot notes, add more detail and organize handouts that night
- underline key words
- make notes on one paragraph at a time
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Reading Textbooks
- scan one section/chapter at a time
- read headings and sub-headings
- read graphs, diagrams, pictures and their captions
- read bolded words
- make sure you are aware of what you are reading (mind isn’t wondering)
- make visual images of what you read
- ask yourself questions about what you read
- read over if you don’t understand
- refer to internet sites
- make notes on one paragraph at a time
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Time Management
- make a list of everything that needs to be done
- prioritize work
- make a plan and stick to it
- break up large pieces of work/assignments into smaller chunks
- check it off as it is done
- start things when assigned
- take a 5 min break every 45-60 min
- pack knapsack the night before
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Catch up When You’re Behind or Have Been Away
- ask teacher(s) for missed work
- get someone to bring work to you
- ask teacher(s) for help
- ask teacher(s) for upcoming due dates/tests
- ask teacher(s) for priority of work to be completed (prolonged absence)
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Listening in Class
- active listening (don’t let your mind wonder or talk to others)
- ask questions to clarify
- keep an open mind to what is being discussed
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