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Study Skills: Summer School
Woodside Learning Center
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(41)
This study skills course will teach students how to study for tests, take notes, and improve their time management and organization. This course is offered during the summer only. For school year classes, see our standard Study Skills Course.
Class experience
Many students struggle with time management, organization, and comprehension. What many of them don’t realize is that these traits are skills that must be learned and practiced. This online, multi-week course will present students with tips and techniques for improving their time management and organization. This class will also teach students how to read textbooks and how to take notes efficiently. Students will also learn how to study for tests and how to take various types of tests. ...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson #1 Learning Styles :How do you learn best? We’ll read about learning preferences and list the ways we learn best.Week 2Lesson 2Lesson #2 Goals & Time Management & Lesson #3 Organization:Where does the time go? Students will create daily schedules that will help them reach their short-term and long-term goals. Can you find your homework? Students will review basic organization practices and describe their organization methods.Week 3Lesson 3Lesson #4 Listening Skills & Textbook Reading & Lesson #5 Note-taking:What does it take to be a good listener? Students will learn how to become active listeners both in and out of class. Then they’ll learn the SQ3R strategy for reading textbooks and submit a sample SQ3R for homework. What do you need to know? Students will practice the Cornell style of note-taking & apply it to lectures and readings.Week 4Lesson 4Lesson #6 Studying and memory:What have you learned? Students review study strategies. Then they will learn how to improve memory.Week 5Lesson 5Lesson #7 Test Taking & Lesson #8 Essays:Do you have test anxiety? Students will learn what to do (and what NOT to do) before, during, and after a test. Essays: How do you write an essay? Essays aren’t hard to write, you just need to know how. Students will quickly study the format of a simple essay. Then they will take the end of course test.
See Syllabus for weekly goals.
Homework Offered
Homework is assigned weekly. The format will vary depending on the week's topic. Students must complete the required weekly homework by the deadline. The teacher will review the work and email all comments and corrections.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will complete periodic quizzes and one final course test. Test taking is an important part of study skills, so the final test is weighted heavily.Grades Offered
This is a graded class. All students will receive a numeric grade.
This course is completely online. Students do not need to provide any materials. They do NOT need to be online at any set time.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(41)
Woodside Learning Center offers online classes for homeschooled students and those in traditional schools. We aim to provide small, personal classes that help students remember the joy of learning. Currently, we offer courses for students in...
Flex Class
$150
for 5 weeks5 weeks
Completed by 40 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
