It is expected that middle school students study every night for each subject. This is an unwritten homework assignment every night. It is also recommended that students spend approximately 15 minutes studying each area. In preparation for a test students might spend more time studying material in a specific subject area when the test is announced. Studying can help performance on tests, quizzes, and other assignments. Below are some suggestions for studying.
Use a timer to help organize study time. Set the timer for 15 minutes for each subject unless there is an upcoming test. If a test has been announced, set that subject�s timer for 25 minutes. Look below for some of the suggested study material for each subject. It is not necessary to review all the suggested material every night.
Material to study for social studies
- re-read notes in copy book
- match vocabulary and definitions on your notecards
- re-read previous reading assignments from the chapter
- do the questions in the book for the reading assignment
- do the chapter review from the textbook
- have someone quiz you on your material
Material to study for religion
- re-read notes in copybook
- re-read chapter
- do the chapter review (on your own paper)
- have someone quiz you on your material
Material to study for Spanish
- match vocabulary with definitions
- make charts for verb tenses
- practice vocabulary into a tape recorder and listen back
- re-read the lessons you have been studying in your textbook
- have someone quiz you on your material
Material to study for math
- practice 2-5 problems a night from each previous lesson
- review any notes and examples copied from class
Material to study for science
- re-read notes
- match words and definitions
- re-read previous reading assignments
- have someone quiz you on your material
Material to study for English
- re-read notes
- match vocabulary and definitions
- do some sample problems from your workbook or textbook from the section you are studying
- have someone quiz you on your material
With your fifteen minutes per night in literature read your Accelerated Reader book.