Doing well in biology takes time, dedication, and memorization. Even if you are not planning to pursue a career in biology, there are various ways to study this subject and be an ace on questions.
Steps
Step 1. Choose an area to study in an orderly and quiet way, with few distractions
If you can't find the right environment in your home, go to the library.
Step 2. Gather everything you need to study
Be sure to include the demonstration cards, a pen or pencil, note sheets, your notes, and the textbook.
Step 3. Plan your time to study
You will be able to learn and remember more if you divide the study into shorter sessions over a longer period of time, rather than doing a good grind at the last minute. If you plan to undertake a long full immersion, be sure to take several breaks.
Step 4. Read carefully the chapters assigned in the textbook
Write down what you remember (in your own words) of each page, after reading and writing any definitions on your demonstration cards. Review them and complete any missing details before moving on to the next page.
Step 5. Read the notes taken in class
Write down what you remember after reading each page, write down the definitions, and finally fill in the details that you missed.
Step 6. Create a study guide, which will also act as a mock test
Write the main concepts and definitions in a list.
Step 7. Study for the mock test
Review the notes you took from the textbook, the summary of those taken in class, and the demonstration cards.
Step 8. Take the mock test
Grab a sheet of paper and, just like you did with each set of notes, write down everything you can remember for each concept and definition. If the answers are a little superficial, delve into the subject once more and try to write down everything you can until you give more detailed answers.
Step 9. Take the final answers from the mock test and use them to study for the question
At this point, you shouldn't need to review any notes or definitions, as you should have gotten all the information right.
Step 10. Take your query with confidence
Get your clothes ready for the next morning, go to bed early, get up in time for a last-minute review, and have a nutritious breakfast. Imagine taking a good question. Since you know the topics, all you have to do is stay relaxed so that everything goes your way.
Advice
- By adopting good study habits, you will be able to achieve excellent grades at the end of the term. Remember the few tips in this article: understand, imagine and relate. In fact, relating concepts and ideas is the most important key to achieving good results in biology. So practice from this point of view!
- Writing down everything you can remember takes time and patience, but it will be worth it in the end. If you give the answers in your own words, you will remember what you have studied for a long time even after the questioning and this indicates that you have learned the subject well. This method is most effective in biology due to the large amount of topics to be memorized and used.
