Learning skills are skills and strategies that students can use to improve their academic performance.
Learning Skills Workshop
Learning Skills (Adapted from Durham College - Keys to Success)
Time management and organization:
Start off organized.
Learn and practice organizational skills.
Create routine and order for yourself to establish a sense of predictability.
Turn organization into habit through repetition.
Take control of things such as the organization of class notes, binders, backpacks, lockers, homework and spare time.
Tools for organization include:
Semester timetable (a schedule for all your class times).
Course outline for each subject (a description of each course you are taking).
Binder for each subject and/or google folder for each subject (divided into sections for notes, assignments and tests).
Agenda or Calendar (your main tool for time management).
Organize your time:
Label the weeks in your agenda and mark due dates for all your work.
Mark reminders for each one of your tasks.
Study strategies: the dos and don’ts of studying
The dos (things you should do to improve your studying):
Review your notes daily.
Study somewhere that resembles the test environment (e.g. sitting at a desk in a quiet place).
Study during the time of day when you work best.
Control the flow of information by breaking your time into chunks (e.g. 10 minutes for memorization; 45 minutes for intensive review; five to 10 minutes pause; repeat).
During pauses, think of what you just studied and give your brain time to fully process the information.
Recite information aloud.
Create a picture, chart or graph to summarize material.
Review key terms and special vocabulary before reading.
The don’ts (things you should not do when you are studying):
Study while listening to music.
Study on your bed, at the kitchen table or in front of the TV.
Study in large groups.
Leave studying until the night before the test.
Stay up all night studying.
Discuss the test with classmates just before the test.
You can register for Mathify online. To create an account, you will need to provide your:
-email address
-Ontario Education Number (found on your report card)
-Grade
-School Board
Tutors are available on the following schedule:
Monday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Saturday: 3 PM to 9 PM
Sunday: 3 PM to 9 PM
Online Tutors: Each grade has an online discussion room where students can:
-Interact with tutors using voice and text
-Solve math problems with tutors using interactive whiteboards
MTH1W Student Support Website
DDSB has created a Tutoring Support Website to support students with the MTH1W course. The student facing website, that you can access HERE, has DDSB selected or created mini-lessons.
Although the videos will not cover the full depth and scope of the MTH1W curriculum, they are great resources to support Academic Resource or Student Success Teachers.
Referencing Support
The following information can help students with referencing and creating in-text citations.
APA Formatting:
Departments that use APA formatting: Social Science, History, Geography, Science, Business
Often with reports and essays, students will be asked to complete several drafts. They also may be required to participate in peer-edits and self edits. Since there are many components to these assignments, it’s important to stay ahead of their due dates. If students need help with organization and time management, they can reach out to their teachers.
Tutoring Information
PHS Peer Tutoring
If you are having difficulty with specific course(s) you can request to be paired with a student tutor. Student tutors are individuals who provide one-on-one assistance to students to help them better understand course work.
If you would like to request a student tutor, please complete the following form and return it to the guidance office. Hard copies of the request form are also available in the guidance.
Please note, the Pickering High School Guidance Department does not assume any responsibility for arranging or supervising tutoring sessions after the initial connection.
PLEASE NOTE: PICKERING HIGH SCHOOL DOES NOT RECOMMEND SPECIFIC TUTORS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIRMING THE CREDENTIALS OF THE ABOVE NAMED INDIVIDUALS TO VERIFY THAT SOME ARE CURRENT OR PREVIOUS TEACHERS.
Black Health and Wellness Clinic - Durham Community Health Centre
Self-Care
Self care is an important part of wellness. It is important to discover what helps, tips and practises. For more information, please click the links below:
There are several different career options available in the Canadian Armed Forces. Visit the site below to find a job that fits your career path and lifestyle. Compare different positions, environments and fields of work.
Guidance department has posted a presentation with how to apply and additional information, please click this Post-Secondary link to find more information.
University
If your goal is university, there are a number of different factors you need to consider. Ontario has 21 publicly funded universities. There are so many programs to choose from that you need to do an honest self-assessment to see which program would best suit your strengths, interests, and future goals. Before choosing a university or program, make sure that you have as much information as possible.
Guidance department has posted a presentation with how to apply and additional information, please click this Post-Secondary link to find more information.
Transferring from College to University
For more information about transferring from College to University, please visit the ONTransfer website.
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