Study Skills Tips

Students arrive at Catherine McAuley with different levels of college-bound academic backgrounds and study skills. Homework assignments in high school require more time and attention than typically given in elementary or middle school. In general, the expectation at CMHS is that students will spend an average of 30 minutes per subject each day (assignments, studying, worksheets, outlining, reviewing notes, preparing for projects and papers, etc.). The amount of time devoted to homework and studying will vary among students depending upon their abilities and the specific requirements of each course.

Helpful Links

These websites include tips on how to listen, take notes, test taking, keep track of assignments, manage time and organize materials and test taking.

http://www.testtakingtips.com http://www.how-to-study.com/ http://www.infoplease.com/homework/studyskills1.html
http://www.howtostudy.org http://www.studygs.net/ http://www.d.umn.edu/kmc/student/loon/acad/strat/test_take.html

This site provides excellent research and subject specific resources.

http://www.kidsclick.org/    

These sites provide college admissions and test preparation information. You may want to check with your guidance office for other materials that might be helpful in preparing for the SAT or ACT tests.

http://www.xap.com/ http://www.collegeboard.com/ ACT