Maybe you spend many hours studying, but this does not necessarily imply that you assimilate all the contents. Studying effectively means scheduling shorter and more productive study sessions and ultimately improving your grades!
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Preparing for Success
Step 1. Identify the resources you have available
Make a list of everything you need for an exam or class test. Then, write down any resources at your disposal that help you memorize concepts and information, such as questionnaires or a study group.
Step 2. Create a study plan
Once you understand what you need to study and how to take advantage of the resources you have available, prepare a study plan. Divide it into various time frames and stick to your schedule.
Give yourself more time than you think you need
Step 3. Take a positive approach
You have to be mentally prepared to study. If you are distracted, you will have a harder time learning and remembering topics to learn. Try to think positively, without comparing with other students.
- Try encouraging yourself before studying, such as: "I'll pass this exam!".
- If any negative thoughts cross your mind, like, "I'm going to be a disaster at the math test," nip it in the bud and replace it with a more constructive one, like, "I'm going to get great at math!"
Step 4. Find a quiet place away from distractions
Where you study affects performance. If you lose focus due to television, the Internet, or the noise of your roommates, you will not study as you would in a quiet, distraction-free environment.
- Take advantage of the library. Choose a welcoming area with little traffic;
- Study an afternoon in a quiet corner of a coffee shop;
- Open your books when your roommate is at work or at university so you have plenty of space at your disposal.
Part 2 of 3: Studying Smartly
Step 1. Study at intervals
Long, intense, and uninterrupted study sessions are not conducive to learning. To be a brilliant student, you need to take a few breaks on a regular basis. Try to study for 30 minutes and stop for a quarter of an hour at the most.
Step 2. Questioned
Use flashcards, questionnaires and practice tests to learn more effectively. A test helps you remember information better than just rereading the text. Try making flashcards. You can also ask the teacher for a questionnaire or a practice test, but also work it out on your own.
Step 3. Use the five senses
Some people study better if they use their sensory skills during the learning process. One way to use more than one sense while studying is to read your notes aloud as you write them down. This method allows you to stimulate your senses and help you memorize concepts more effectively.
Step 4. Use a memory game
Try using a song, acronym, or mnemonic technique to remember what you study. For example, if you need to memorize the words honest, wonderful, gift, charming and eternal, try sorting them and you'll get the acronym "a.m.o.r.e.". Use this system to remember what you need to learn.
Part 3 of 3: Using the clipboard
Step 1. Rewrite them
When you write them down, you just repeat the information you already know. So, thanks to this operation you have the possibility to memorize the contents of your notes. Try writing a copy before an exam or class test to refresh your memory.
Step 2. Rewrite other people's notes in your own words
It's okay if you copy other students' notes from time to time, but you should rewrite them using words and phrases that prompt you to think. By rewriting them in your own words, you will be able to remember the most important concepts.
Step 3. Summarize the information to learn
By schematizing the notes and notions included in the study material, you will be able to learn actively. Try taking notes and summarizing their content. You can also add information from textbooks.
