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1. How to Study More Effectively
2. Make It A Habit! Set a regular time to study.
Make sure your study time is a priority.
Choose a time when you are at your best.
6. Study in Shorter Periods
You learn more from two 20 minutes sessions than one 40 minute one.
Break it up with a short stretch, drink of cold water.
Break a long assignment up with another subject in between.
7. Chunk As you get older many assignments get longer.
Chunk long-term projects into smaller parts with you own due dates
..write it down and check off when done.
Prevents panic attacks
8. Stay on Track If you feel your mind start to wander
..write down the problem/idea and come back to it later
Music is ok
.dont let it control your work (make it background music)
Turn off tv, computer, & video games
Stay away from distractions
9. Review Spend 5-10 minutes every day reviewing notes from each class.
When the information is clear in your mind you can clarify your notes and abbreviations.
It will also help on tests!
10. Last Thing Before Bed Have your homework in a pre-arranged place in your notebook every day.
Organize your backpack and notebook.
Put backpack by the door you will walk out of in the morning
11. How to doBetter on Tests
12. Dont Cram Review in short study sessions
.less pressure
.youll remember more!
The brain needs rest.
Make reviewing part of homework routine
over days
You remember about 10% of what you read.
13.
Use as quick reviews.
Make them they day you get notes.
Can be made for any subject.
Commercials
drives in the car
..waiting!
USE COLOR
15. Study with Someone Dont socialize
STUDY!
Teach the subject to a parent, friend, sibling, dog, cat, pillow
..just say it out loud!
You remember about 80% of what you read, write and talk about.
17. Taking the Test
18.
Scan the test quickly
essays
etc.
Read the directions carefully
underline if needed.
Skip questions if you need to
.circle or mark it (on your answer sheet) so you know to come back.
19. Look for clue words.
Every so often make sure the answer to the question is in the right spot.
Check your work.