Friday, January 8, 2016

Studying Advice From a Student


By: Makayla W.

Studying starts with having an idea of what you want to get done, and good studying tips can help you figure this out. In this article you will read good studying tips, how to fit in studying, and ways to study.

Studying tips

One good tip is to pick a time and place to start. You are going to want to find a quiet space with no distractions. This way you can put all your focus into studying.
The next thing you want to do is take breaks. Working for too long will make you tired and will run you down. Taking a break will help your brain cool down so that you will not zone out; you will be more likely to pay attention while studying.

How to fit in studying

Fitting in studying can be very hard if you play sports or are in clubs; maybe even if you take a lot of classes. The best time to fit studying into your schedule is before you go to bed. Research shows that the brain is most active at night, making it more efficient to study before bed. If you can’t fit it in then, try to study when you can.

Ways to study

A few different studying methods are using flashcards, completing a practice test, and looking over notes. Flashcards are not just for little kids; they are very effective in the classroom and make your brain remember what it reads. They give a clue on one side and the answer on the other. The clue makes you think of where you have seen or read the information before.

Practice tests help with looking at what you have missed and may not understand. They help you test what you have learned already. You can find these online and you can even ask your teacher for one. If you feel like there is something you are missing, this is the best way to see what it is.

Looking over notes help with seeing exactly what your teacher wants you to know. Even though this is a very simple studying method, it is the hardest one. Nobody ever wants to look back over notes that made their hand hurt or cramp up, but these help. Your notes usually give you all the information needed to pass a test or answer questions in class. If you use any of these methods and do them efficiently, you will succeed.

3 comments:

  1. Dear Makayla, Congratulations on a great and practical blog filled with useful tips for studying.

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  2. Yea Congratulation it is very good blog.

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  3. Wow! Just when we thought Virtual learning stymied the learning process! Makayla you a way to encourage students of how to study, when to study, why to study. I think you captured the learning and studying process so eloquently. I agree writing notes is a fantastic tool. One can visualize the words to explain it to someone else. Explaining a process or teaching others is also anther great learning tool. I you know it to explain it clearly to another? You have mastered the information. Thank you so much for sharing these valuable studying tools!

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