Module 1

My Study Plan, My Guide

Learning Objectives

1. Describe proper time management and

study habit plan;
2. Demonstrate effective study habits; and
3. Value good study habits and attitudes at
home and in school.
Let’s Try This!

My Self-forecast
• On a clean sheet of paper, draw a symbol of
your target achievements in Grade 7. After the
drawing, write your explanation about the
symbol and your answers to the processing
questions. (15 minutes)
Processing Questions:

1. How do you feel while doing the activity?

2. Are those targets attainable in this school
year? Why?
3. What are the things you need to change
or do to accomplish it?
Let’s Explore This!

The Old and the Current Me

• Copy and answer the table below to see what
you have done and what you have intend to do
to study your lessons and pass the grade level.
Do this on a sheet of paper including your
answers to the processing questions after the
table. (20 minutes)
 Areas Grade 6 Grade 7
Target Average Grade

Motivation to Study

Number of Hours of
Studying outside of Classes

Number of Hours for leisure

or relaxation

Number of Hours to sleep at

night

Person helping you in

studies
Processing Questions:

1. What do you notice with your answers on

both grade levels?
2. Why do you have similar and different
answers in a certain area for both levels?
3. Do you think your study habits in Grade 6 will
work now that you are in Grade 7? Why?
Keep in Mind

Here are some terms you need to understand.

Study – the activity or process of learning about

something by reading, memorizing facts,
attending school, etc. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
Keep in Mind

Here are some terms you need to understand.

Habit – a usual way of behaving: something that

a person does often in a regular and repeated
way (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
Keep in Mind

Here are some terms you need to understand.

Study Habits – a well-planned and deliberate
pattern of study, which has attained a form of
consistency on the part of the students towards
understanding academic subjects and passing
examination (as defined in the research by Evans
Atsiaya Siahi and Julius Mayo)
Tips to Develop Effective Study Habits

1. Have a specific time to study.

2. Follow your plan.

Tips to Develop Effective Study Habits

3. Do the difficult assignment first

when mental energies are working
very well.

4. Ask for help when needed.

Tips to Develop Effective Study Habits

5. Take short breaks.

6. Maintain a positive attitude

even with difficult subject.
Tips to Develop Effective Study Habits

7. Attend classes regularly.

8. Practice concentration
and focus.
Tips to Develop Effective Study Habits

9. Write your assignments on

your notebook.

10. Keep your supplies

in your study place.
You Can Do It!

• Copy Table No. 1.2 on a clean sheet of

paper. Write the activities that you can do
in one week in the “new normal” set-up.
Be realistic! Write also your answers to
the processing questions after the table.
 Table 1.2
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

6:00 am

7: 00 am

8: 00 am

9: 00 am

10: 00 am

11: 00 am

12: 00
noon
 Table 1.2
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1:00 pm

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

9:00 pm
onwards
Processing Questions:
1. What did you observe in your study schedule?
Would it make you attain your target goal this
school year?
2. How much time do you spend for your
studies? For your rest? For your leisure or
relaxation?
3. Upon seeing your study plan, what are the
activities that you want to eliminate, change
and improve?
What I Have Learned

• Write at least five (5) new ways

and/or habits that you will COMMIT
to apply in your study habits starting
today ---
Now that I am in Grade 7 (Junior High
School)…..
1. Starting today I will reduce …..
2. From now on I will increase …..
3. I will maintain …..
4. I will keep on …..
5. I will start …..
Share your Thoughts & Feelings

• Make a letter to yourself motivating

you to pursue your target goal this
school year. Include things that
remind you of your big dreams and
future plans in life.
End of MODULE 1