Helpful Hints for the Learner Visual learner   §   Write things down.  Take notes in class and review often. §   Write vocabulary words in language arts, science, social studies, etc. on index cards with the definitions written on the back.  Review often. §   Get as much information as possible from graphs, pictures, and charts. §   Use a highlighter on your notes or text. §   Ask the teacher to repeat something if you don’t understand it. §   Preview a chapter before reading it by looking at the title, main headings, key terms and summary. §   Always look at the speaker to attend and understand the information better. §   Sit close to the front of the room if possible. §   Study alone rather than with a friend. §   Study in a quiet place with no interruptions.  If you play music, make it soft, background music. §   Practice visualizing or picturing important information §   Use index cards to mentally ‘see’ facts, learn chronological order, or sequential order.   Auditory learner   §   Use self-talk to stay focused on the assignment. §   Say information out loud while studying. §   Use rhymes to learn. §   Use tape recorder to replay lectures. §   Tape your own summary, study guides, and information and then listen to it. §   Write vocabulary words in language arts, science, social studies, etc. on index cards with the definitions written on the back.  Review by repeating the words and definitions aloud, and then checking to see if you are correct. §    Verbalize things you want to remember such as dates, key terms, quotes, and important events. §   Read aloud whenever possible or subvocalize quietly when reading silently in class. §  Give oral reports when possible rather than written reports §  Study with a friend so you can discuss, ask questions, answer, and hear the information again. §  Preview a chapter before by reading aloud the title and main headings, key terms and summary. Tactile learner §  Take frequent breaks while studying.  Get a drink of water or do some simple activity.  Try not to sit too long in one position. §  Alternate quiet times for studying with active break times. §  While in class, experiment with ways of moving your hands, legs, or feet without disturbing the class.  Bounce a foot off the floor, roll a pencil between your fingers, squeeze a largerubber eraser, doodle on a piece of paper, etc. §  Write vocabulary words in language arts, science, social studies, etc. on index cards with the definitions written on the back.  Review by walking around and reciting them. §   Take frequent notes and write important facts several times while studying.  Copy information to learn it. §  Use self-talk to guide yourself through the assignments. §  Study while moving your hand, tapping your foot, etc. §  Work with manipulatives, demonstrations, or posters when possible. §  Try to act out words or events with simple gestures which will aid in recall. For example, smile at the word ‘amiable’ or make a tight fist with the word ‘miserly.’ §  When taking notes, sketch maps, pictures, time lines, etc. when possible. §  Use a highlighter on your notes or text. §  Try studying in different positions---lying on your back or stomach and change positions frequently. §  Write key terms in the air or on a surface like a table or carpet. § Study with background music that is not distracting. §  Do xperiments or projects instead of oral or written reports when possible.

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