Transcript How to Study More Effectively

How to Study
More Effectively
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.
Be Prepared
 Do
your work in the same place
everyday
 Least
amount of distractions
 Supplies
by.
& references books close
Set Goals
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Use Binder Reminder
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Daily check off accomplishments
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Keep long-term assignments in mind
Start with the Tough Stuff
• Study when your brain is the
freshest
• Do the most difficult
subject/assignment first.
• After that study time will be a
breeze.
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.
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
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….don’t let it control your work
(make it background music)
• Turn off tv, computer, & video games
• Stay away from distractions
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!
Last Thing Before
Bed
• Have your homework in a prearranged place in your notebook
every day.
• Organize your backpack and
notebook.
• Put backpack by the door you will
walk out of in the morning
How to do
Better on Tests
Don’t Cram
 Review
in short study sessions….less
pressure….you’ll remember more!
 The
brain needs rest.
 Make
reviewing part of homework
routine…over days
 You
remember about 10% of what
you read.
Make Flash Cards
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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
Study Sheet/Practice Test
 Things
you know are on the test
or ideas that are hard to
understand.
 Use during day of test to review.
 USE COLOR!
 You remember about 40% of
what you read and write.
Study with Someone
 Don’t 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.
Getting Ready
• Have supplies packed the night before
that you will need on the test
• Dress for success…or in clothes that
make you feel good!
• Eat a good breakfast and protein….not
Cap’n Crunch, Pop Tarts and Rock
Star!
Taking the Test
 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.
• Look for clue words.
• Every so often make sure the
answer to the question is in the
right spot.
• Check your work.