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About the ged writing exam 5CHAPTER 2 Study Skills HOW MUCH time you spend studying each week is important. But how you study is the key to your success. This chapter shows you how to set up an effective learning environment, determine your learn- ing style, and create an effective study plan.M aybe it’s been a while since you last studied for an exam, or maybe you have never had to pre- pare for standardized tests like the GED. In any case, you may be unsure about the best way to get ready for these important exams. Fortunately, there are many strategies that can help you learn andremember the material you need to know to succeed on the GED. There are several important steps to take before youbegin to study. E nvironment and AttitudeTo study means “to give one’s attention to learning a subject; to look at with careful attention.” Notice that the wordattention comes up twice in this definition. To study well, you need to be able to focus all your attention on the mate-rial. So, the first step is to make sure you have the right kind of learning environment and attitude.The Right MoodStudying can bring wonderful rewards. You can gain new knowledge. You can do well on tests—like the GED—thatenable you to achieve your academic and professional goals. But it can still be difficult to get in the mood to study.After all, studying can be hard work, and you might be worried about whether you will pass the exam. You may havemany other things you would rather do, or you might just have trouble getting started. These are all reasons that may 11 – STUDY SKILLS –lead you to procrastinate and put off work that you need The Right Conditions You can have the best attitude in the world, but if youto do. But procrastinating can cause lots of trouble at test are tired or distracted, you are going to have difficultytime. If you procrastinate too much or for too long, you studying. To be at your best, you need to be focused,won’t be prepared for the exams. alert, and calm. That means you need to study under the One of the best ways to beat procrastination is to use right conditions.a reward system. Everyone likes to be rewarded for a job Everyone is different, so you need to know what con-well done, and if there’s going to be a reward at the end ditions work best for you. Here are some questions toof the work, it’s easier to get started. So promise yourself consider:a small reward for each study session. For example, youmight promise yourself a trip to the gym or a phone call 1. What time of day do you work best—morning,to a good friend as a reward for an hour of study. You afternoon, or evening? How early in the day ormight promise to treat yourself to a movie after you fin- late in the night can you think clearly?ish a chapter or give yourself a nutritious snack after you 2. Do you work best in total silence? Or do you pre-finish a difficult lesson. You can also think about the fer music or other noise in the background?reward you will give yourself when you pass the GED. 3. If you prefer music, what kind? Classical musicMake sure this reward is a big one! often helps people relax because the music is soft You can also get in the mood for studying by thinking and there are no words. But you may preferabout the short- and long-term rewards you will receive music that energizes you, such as rock and roll.for your hard work. Keep in mind the benefits you will Others work best with music that has specialreceive from your GED study time: meaning to them and puts them in a positive state of mind. You will gain or reinforce important knowledge ■ 4. Where do you like to work? Do you feel most and skills in five fundamental subject areas. comfortable sitting at the kitchen counter? At the You will be able to apply to U.S. colleges and ■ dining room table? At a desk in your office or universities. ...