STUDY SKILLS What Are Study Skills? Study Skills are methods and techniques that assist the student in studying more efficiently. Examples: • following directions carefully • asking questions • keeping an assignment book • practicing time management skills • using SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review) • taking notes • skimming and scanning • memorizing • making an outline • creating mnemonic devices Try This! 1] A mnemonic device to remember the names of the Great Lakes is _____. a] HOMES b] CARS c] SHOES d] PETS 2] When taking a multiple-choice test, a student should eliminate the _____ answers. a] right b] wrong c] correct d] accurate 3] Which study method would not be appropriate for remembering information in an entire chapter of a social studies book? a] outlining b] SQ3R c] note taking d] memorizing © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.