In School
	Be to class on time.
	Use your Binder Reminder to write down assignments.
	Work on long term assignments when you have time. Avoid having to read a 200 page book the night before it's due.
	If you have trouble with an assignment, ask your teacher for help.
	Avoid missing school unless you really are sick. You miss all discussions and assignments and have to catch up when you return to classes.

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	At Home
	To establish a routine, set aside a specific time each night when you will do homework.
	Schedule one hour blocks of time. Study 50 minutes and break for 10.
	Get to work right away. Don't waste time talking on the phone, getting snacks, or watching television.
	Do the work you find hardest, first. You will feel good and the rest of the work will be easier.
	When you finish an assignment, check it off in you Binder Reminder.

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	Studying doesn't have to be a chore. If you are organized, you'll get more done in less time and earn better grades.
	Use time each day to review notes, complete assignments, and prepare for the next day. You will remember more and avoid having to cram for tests. List all of your assignments and check them off when they are done.
	If an assignment will take several days, like writing a paper or studying for a test, break the project into smaller, more manageable parts. For example, if you have a math test on Friday, study multiplication of fractions on Tuesday, division of fractions on Wednesday, and everything again on Thursday. By breaking up the assignment, you will accomplish more without feeling overwhelmed.
	When to study.......   You will remember more if you study during the daytime, Plan a block of time each evening at home to complete your assignments and review the day's notes. Schedule 30 minutes on the weekend to review the notes from the week.   Study the hardest subject first since it will require the most time and energy. Move on to the next hardest subject and so forth. This way, your homework gets easier as you go.   Plan study time in one hour blocks. Study 50 minutes and break for 10.   Allow more study time for subjects in which you need to improve.   During the time you plan to study, avoid the temptation to do anything that may interrupt your studying.
	Where to study.......   Find a quiet place to study to help you focus on homework. Listening to the radio or television will only distract you.   Study in the same place every night. Sit in a straight backed chair. A will-lit area will make it easier to read and keep you alert. Open a window for fresh air.   Make a study kit for your supplies. This way you'll be using your time for homework, not searching the house for other things. Include a dictionary, a protractor, a calculator, a ruler, pens, pencils, erasers, paper, paper clips, note cards, and highlighters in your kit.
	Studying with a friend......   Decide what you want to cover during your study time. Reward yourself if you meet your goals.   Don't get off the subject; stay focused. Take a 10 minute break from studying each hour.   Quiz each other on facts, formulas, vocabulary, etc.   Remember that nobody can learn the information for you.   Write the name and phone number of at least one person in each of your classes. You can study with this person or get assignments if you are absent from class.   Consider studying with someone who knows the subject better than you. The challenge will make you work harder and help you learn more.

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	General Strategies Read all directions carefully. Budget time to answer all questions. Answer the questions you know first. Listen to teacher directions. Mark the questions you need to come back to. Guess if you don't know. Change answers only if you know they are wrong. Use all time allowed. Check over answers and re-read directions. Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast.
	Multiple Choice Read questions carefully. Watch for phrases like "which are not..." and "...which is incorrect." Read through the entire question, think of the answer, then read all of the possible answers. Cross out the answers you know are wrong. Make a logical guess if you don't know.
	True/False Read the statement carefully. If any part of it is untrue, the answer if false. Statements which include the words all, never, no one, and always are often false.
	Essay Tests Read all the questions. Save the hardest for last. Number the questions in the order you plan to answer them. Underline key words which give you clues as to how to answer. Explain, define, compare, contrast, list, describe, and give the reasons are words telling you what to do. Quickly outline your answer. Restate the questions in your first sentence and briefly list the points you will cover. Use transitions, and explain each point using examples if you can. Finally, restate your main points in a concluding paragraph. Keep your answers simple and concise. While writing, re-read the questions. Are you sticking to the question and answering all of its parts? Allow more time for harder questions and those worth the most points. Be as neat as possible. If you make a mistake, draw a line through the incorrect word(s) and continue.
	Matching Read the answer list first to know all the possibilities. See if the columns have the same number of items. You might use an item twice or not at all. If items are to be used only once, mark them when used so you don't get confused.