Study Skills
Make the school year easier with study skills from Sylvan.
"Sylvan offers the expertise and the flexibility that has made the program very successful for my child. The experience at Sylvan has only been positive and the results show, not just in grades, but also in self confidence and motivation."
- Robin F., a Sylvan Parent
Ready for your child to study more efficiently, approach tests with confidence, and excel in the classroom? At Sylvan, we'll develop a custom study skills plan focused on the skills your child needs to succeed in school. Programs are available for students in grades 4+.
Elementary school study skills | Middle & junior high school study skills
| High school study skills
Your child will learn skills, such as:
- Organization and time management, including assignment and grade tracking, organization of papers, binders and personal study area, study planning and goal setting
- Note-taking, covering everything from listening well and following directions, to managing, presenting, and organizing information, to practical note taking
- Reading and studying, including using notes effectively, handling textbooks, reading strategies across school subjects, researching and writing reports, and subject-specific study techniques
- Test-taking strategies, including how to approach different test question formats, including multiple choice and essay, and overcome test anxiety
Sylvan's Study Skills programs feature:
- A custom learning experience tailored to your child's study skills needs
- Dedicated, expert teachers who act as mentors
- Ongoing parent conferences
- Collaboration with your child's school teacher(s)
- Flexible number of sessions per week based on your needs
