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WCCF YAOUNDE CELEBRATION MEETING ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Saturday November 13th 2010. TIPS TO STUDY. INTRODUCTION Studying is not just reading the notes and getting good marks. It is about acquiring knowledge and understanding what we study. It is a process that begins in the classroom .
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WCCF YAOUNDECELEBRATIONMEETINGACADEMIC DEPARTMENTSaturday November 13th 2010
INTRODUCTION • Studying is not just reading the notes and getting good marks. • It is about acquiring knowledge and understanding what we study. • It is a process that begins in the classroom.
BEFORE THE CLASS … -Prepare for the class. -Get all the necessaryrequirementsready. -Read whateveris to bereadbefore the class.
WHILE IN CLASS … -Stay focus on the teacherwhilehe/sheisexplaining. -Take down all your notes. - Ask questions whereveryou have not understood. Do not beshy or feelashamed!
AFTER THE CLASS … -Attempt all assignments. Get help if necessary. -Reviseyour notes preferably on the sameday.
REVISING YOUR NOTES ORGANISATION -Get a suitable, quiet, well-lit place to study. -Choose a favorable time when noise and distractions are minimal.Ifyouchoose to get up during the night, avoideatingoilyfoodbeforegoing to bed!
ORGANISATION (continued) -Tidy up your environment (put everything in order, get your books, pencil, rough paper, etc ready).
TIME MANAGEMENT • Analyse the task and the time available. • Break down the task into little bits to be covered within specific time frames. • Allow short breaks between tasks to minimise stress and avoid overload (you can eat, discuss,play music, walk...)
METHOD -Always have a pen or pencilbesideyou to note important points. -Write down questions that MUST beansweredafteryou have read(Objectives). -Read withthose questions in mind.
METHOD (continued) -Revisewithpast questions. -Self evaluateyourselfregularly to see if you are meeting up withyour objectives. -Studywithfriends (Groups) -Getenoughrest(6-7 hours)
METHOD (continued) • Reading aloudcan help. • Come out withmnemonics for easy remembrance. E.g. MR GREEN Use summaries and treediagrams to easily master yourmaterial
Animals Livingthings Biology Matter Plants Non-living things Chemistry Elements Compounds Mixtures
ABOVE ALL… PRAY AS IF YOU HAVE NOT STUDIED… …AND STUDY AS IF YOU HAVE NOT PRAYED!
WE ARE BOUND TO SUCCEED IN JESUS’ NAME! SEE THE FUTURE TAKE A STEP CHANGE YOUR WORLD! THANK YOU!