STUDY SKILLS

"It’s not how smart you are,

it’s HOW you are smart."

-Dr. Thomas Armstrong

 

Every person learns in a variety of ways.

If we identify our strengths and weaknesses, we can determine how we learn best.

Weaknesses can be developed.

Word Smart

Think in words

Love reading, writing, storytelling

Study by using:

Mnemonics

Rewriting notes

Journal writing

Discussions on the topic

Number Smart

Think by reasoning

Love experimenting, questioning, calculating

Study by using:

Outlining

Research

Graphic organizers

Categorizing

Timelines

Picture Smart

Think in images and pictures

Love designing, drawing, doodling

Study by using:

Drawing

Making posters

Mind mapping

Pictures

Body Smart

Think through physical sensations

Love moving, touching, building

Study by using:

Manipulatives

Role playing

Hands-on learning

Frequent exercise breaks

Music Smart

Think in rhythms and melodies

Love singing, whistling, tapping

Study by using:

Raps, chants, or songs

Choral reading

Movements to beats

People Smart

Think by bouncing ideas off other people

Love leading, organizing, relating, and partying

Study by using:

Study groups

Group projects

Email, phone, etc.

Self Smart

Think deeply inside themselves

Love setting goals, daydreaming, being quiet

Study by using:

Self-paced projects

Silent reflection

Visualization

Alone time

What works for you?

Determine your strengths and weaknesses.

Work on your weaknesses.

Study by using a variety of approaches.

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