26 Steps Of Fast And Effective Study

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•  Don't do all your studying the night before the exam. Instead spread it out, review class materials several times a week, and focus on one topic at a time.

• Studying at the same time every day helps. Most people find it more effective to study during the day, rather than at night because they can concentrate better.

• Even though you use your computer for almost all assignments, the Internet is still the worst distraction. Make sure to limit your Internet time, and focus on your studies.

• Use A3 paper to construct mind maps/spider diagrams. Add color and small pictures to visualize the text and absorb the knowledge by using both sides of your brain.

• Studying at the same time every day helps. Most people find it more effective to study during the day, rather than at night, because they can concentrate better.

• Do not move onto the next paragraph of a textbook until you understand the previous one. Reviewing something immediately will help your understanding.

• Before going to bed each night, revise the summary notes on a topic. You will be amazed at how much you’ll remember.

• Make sure to study the most difficult material when you are most alert, and do the easier stuff when you aren’t quite as focused.

• Avoid distractions by sitting at the front of the classroom, and away from disruptive classmates.

• Buy small index cards and write small bullet points to help jog your memory. Carry these around at all times, and use them in your free time.

•  Keep up with your readings! Even if you just skim the main ideas or summary of each chapter before a lecture.

• You can easily pace yourself by following tips like starting early, creating a study schedule, and taking breaks when necessary.

• Get things done early. Start assignments as soon as they are given. Work first and have fun when you’re finished.

• Meet deadlines! If an assignment is due by a specific date, meet that due date! Late submissions are often penalized and will impact your grade.

• Repetition! It’s true that practice makes perfect. Read your notes over and over until you remember the information well.

• Set clear goals. This will help to motivate you, as you’ll want to achieve the goals you set out for yourself.

• Ask questions! Don’t be shy about asking to have something explained in a different way, so you can understand it better.

• Carefully choose what you do during your downtime. Relaxing your mind is important during study breaks, but TV and video games don’t allow the mind to relax properly.

• Before lectures, look over the notes from the previous class and read the course material pertaining to the lecture, so that you can anticipate the main ideas that the instructor will cover.

• At least once a week, read through your notes from class. Consistently reading about the subject can help you to understand and remember better.

• Keep a calendar or planner and mark it with important dates, like exams and assignment due dates.

• Get plenty of sleep. Generally, people need at least 8 hours of sleep per night. Your brain needs this time to recover and organize information to strengthen its memory.

• Be a hermit! A few weeks before the exam, it may be necessary to isolate yourself from your friends, stop watching television, etc.

• The best way to study is to focus for between 40-90 minutes, then take a 10-minute break where you do some kind of exercise. Regular exercise helps with concentration.

• Don’t do all your studying the night before. Instead spread it out, review class materials several times a week, and focus on one topic at a time.

• Find a comfortable place to study with good lighting and few distractions. Avoid studying in bed, as it will be too tempting to take a nap.

• Take short breaks frequently. Your memory retains information that you study at the beginning and the end better than in the middle.