I need help on how to study. Tips are welcome!
I have a big psych test coming up and I need your studying tips! I've never been good at studying, I always lose focus or get too anxious about all the other things I need to do and I'm just so burnt out at this point. So what are your best studying tips?? I'm pretty desperate! Thank you!!!!
1. If you're having trouble focusing it's important to study somewhere your mind won't wander. The library is my go-to.
2. Be selective about who you study with: some friends are great to study with because they keep me in line and it's an accountability thing, but others can be very distracting, so choose your study buddy wisely!
3. Figure out the way you learn best and tailor the way to study to that. For example, if you're a visual learner, use color-coding, make diagrams, use flash cards, etc. If you're an auditory learner, watch videos on the subject, read out loud, explain the concepts to a friend, etc.
4. Create a study schedule that you can follow. Don't push yourself to study for 8 hours in one go, that's too long and you'll get burned out and probably won't even remember anything you've read. Instead, try 2-3 hours a day, and be regular about it: if you're the most alert at 6 in the morning, study every day at 6 in the morning.
5. Reward yourself after you study. :) Get a treat after each study sesh, or end the week with a night out with friends--anything to make it feel "worth it" and train your brain to want to study.
6. Make sure you're getting enough sleep too. Not getting rest can really slow you down and make it hard to focus. Avoid screens an hour before bed. It really works. Good luck!
2. Be selective about who you study with: some friends are great to study with because they keep me in line and it's an accountability thing, but others can be very distracting, so choose your study buddy wisely!
3. Figure out the way you learn best and tailor the way to study to that. For example, if you're a visual learner, use color-coding, make diagrams, use flash cards, etc. If you're an auditory learner, watch videos on the subject, read out loud, explain the concepts to a friend, etc.
4. Create a study schedule that you can follow. Don't push yourself to study for 8 hours in one go, that's too long and you'll get burned out and probably won't even remember anything you've read. Instead, try 2-3 hours a day, and be regular about it: if you're the most alert at 6 in the morning, study every day at 6 in the morning.
5. Reward yourself after you study. :) Get a treat after each study sesh, or end the week with a night out with friends--anything to make it feel "worth it" and train your brain to want to study.
6. Make sure you're getting enough sleep too. Not getting rest can really slow you down and make it hard to focus. Avoid screens an hour before bed. It really works. Good luck!
Good advice. I'll add to the library one: as someone who has spent a lot of time in university libraries, it is best to choose a day and time that will allow you to focus on the materials in front of you and not be distracted by the surroundings or high student traffic. Choose a table in a less traveled area and allow yourself intermittent breaks to get up and walk around but not for too long.
Associate with other students who also aspire to become high achievers and who can provide a soft competitive impulse to motivate you to achieve your best. Maybe invite them to study with you.
It's also easier to study if you attend every class and stay up to date with any assignments given during the semester. It is also a good strategy to review class notes right after class, since it is well known and proven that memory degrades after a relatively short time and there might be instances where your class notes have become unclear because you haven't looked at them in a long while and you may have forgotten the relevant concepts. Reviewing right after class helps keep the information fresh in your head and makes it easier to study when exam time comes.
Associate with other students who also aspire to become high achievers and who can provide a soft competitive impulse to motivate you to achieve your best. Maybe invite them to study with you.
It's also easier to study if you attend every class and stay up to date with any assignments given during the semester. It is also a good strategy to review class notes right after class, since it is well known and proven that memory degrades after a relatively short time and there might be instances where your class notes have become unclear because you haven't looked at them in a long while and you may have forgotten the relevant concepts. Reviewing right after class helps keep the information fresh in your head and makes it easier to study when exam time comes.
Feeling productive has been the biggest motivator for me when I have to study or do school work. It's easier for me to feel productive when I can see my accomplishments, so making a to-do list helps me stay on top of what I'm doing and feel more like a champ when I cross something off.
If studying feels too vague and overwhelming, break down your study plan into bite-sized steps. You can add "study chapter 2" to your to-do list or you could add things like "study Pavlov's experiments," "study Skinner's theory," etc. just to make it more manageable and to increase that sense of productivity when you cross an item off your to-do list. Soon you'll get addicted to the feeling of being productive and crossing things off the list. Best feeling!
If studying feels too vague and overwhelming, break down your study plan into bite-sized steps. You can add "study chapter 2" to your to-do list or you could add things like "study Pavlov's experiments," "study Skinner's theory," etc. just to make it more manageable and to increase that sense of productivity when you cross an item off your to-do list. Soon you'll get addicted to the feeling of being productive and crossing things off the list. Best feeling!
Understand what exactly you're being tested on, and then look at some practice tests and work back. Aim to start studying no later than two weeks before the exam. Set your phone to airplane mode or create auto settings on on your devices so you don't get distracted by notifications.
Second that advice about the phone! Avoid your phone while your studying and only give yourself permission to check it after you've studied what you need to study each day. No reddit, no insta, no tiktok, nothing. It'll save your life.
If you need to, turn your phone off, put it on do not disturb, or put it in a different room. You can also use extensions or apps that can block social media sites and stuff on your computer so you're not tempted to open a new browser and check facebook or whatever while you're studying.
If you need to, turn your phone off, put it on do not disturb, or put it in a different room. You can also use extensions or apps that can block social media sites and stuff on your computer so you're not tempted to open a new browser and check facebook or whatever while you're studying.
Studying with friends can be useufl however I like to study alone because I talk out loud! It helps me memorize things. I also highlight important passages and take extencive marginal notes. Writing notes by hand as opposed to typing them is anohter way to help the information stick better.
Also. Teachers sometimes tell you not to draw in class but drawing in my notebooks helps me retain the information they're teaching about much better so maybe try that too. When I look at the drawing of a horse I did last month in physics class, eg., I think instantly of the Doppler effect because that's what we learned about that day. Maybe give it a try.
Also. Teachers sometimes tell you not to draw in class but drawing in my notebooks helps me retain the information they're teaching about much better so maybe try that too. When I look at the drawing of a horse I did last month in physics class, eg., I think instantly of the Doppler effect because that's what we learned about that day. Maybe give it a try.
In my own opinion, you should go to an empty classroom
I would recommend reading the book "How to study in college" by Walter Pauk.
Really powerful tips that will help you.
I made a video recently about the book highlighting the key points. Hope you like it.
Really powerful tips that will help you.
I made a video recently about the book highlighting the key points. Hope you like it.
Hi I want to become the best in my class I need your help pls
wikiHow has an article on how to be the best student in your class. And remember, even if you are not the teacher's pet, that doesn't mean you won't do well on your exams. Study hard and you will be ahead of this class in no time!
You should ask for help if you don't understand.
Reward yourself
Take breaks NOT QUITE OFTEN!
Be self cautious
Reward yourself
Take breaks NOT QUITE OFTEN!
Be self cautious
Break up tasks into smaller groups.
Think, what is most challenging for you? What notes do you need to take? Make a list of the things you need to study. And give it time, you won't get better at something overnight. I hope some of these help!!
Think, what is most challenging for you? What notes do you need to take? Make a list of the things you need to study. And give it time, you won't get better at something overnight. I hope some of these help!!
Use study techniques like flashcards or acronyms. In my first study session, I like to got through a chapter and write it down as bullets. This way when I'm reviewing the chapter again I can complete most of the topics through my notes and it's quicker. It's also easier to understand your own notes than the book. But I suggest doing major or hard topics from the book as it's more detailed. This helps you think of studying as quick and easy rather than a long daunting task. Take breaks often to rejuvenate your brain. And do short quizzes rather than long question answers as it is also quicker and forces you to analyse the information further.
My mom has the same test coming up! It sounds like you're having the same exact problem as her. She's been really stressed out about it. I hope you figure things out! I am a freshman in high school, so don't take my word for it, but what helps me most with studying is taking organized notes. What I do is I will use a highlighter to write out the title of what I'm working on in big letters, and I will go over the highlighter with small cursive in pen. I like to make my notes pretty so that I stay interested. I'm a visual learner, so I also like to doodle little pictures of things that are related to what I'm studying so that if I trail off I can get focused again. I hope this helps!
I am really dumb in class what am I supposed to do
1. Start studying atleast a few weeks before the exam
2. Go to school everyday.
3. Look through past exams and review (including the correct ones)
4. Look in your textbooks and notebooks
5. Take notes.
6. Ask help if you need to.
7. Do practice problems related to the exam
8. Make flashcards
Reward yourself after studying and try your best, don’t panic.
2. Go to school everyday.
3. Look through past exams and review (including the correct ones)
4. Look in your textbooks and notebooks
5. Take notes.
6. Ask help if you need to.
7. Do practice problems related to the exam
8. Make flashcards
Reward yourself after studying and try your best, don’t panic.
i dont have bad grades i just wish to make them better . i have 70s in of 4 classes
and i have 2 90s in 2 other classes so could you guys give me some tips for a daytime routine from 5:45 to 7:00 for time for study and sports ?
and i have 2 90s in 2 other classes so could you guys give me some tips for a daytime routine from 5:45 to 7:00 for time for study and sports ?
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Prioritize your time! Do the most important and urgent things first, and the less important things later. Put away any distractions when you are doing something for school. You can look at it after you are done with your work as a reward!
Study by teaching the concepts to your friends, family, or even your stuffed animals. This is a great way to solidify your knowledge and show you what you need to focus on. Plus, it can be fun!
Redo the exercises you practiced in class to help you remember the concepts, methods, and any rules. This is especially helpful in science and math subjects.
Look up videos online for the subject you're learning about. Videos can help explain the topic and provide you with practice questions.
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If you find yourself getting distracted, keep a piece of paper next to you to jot down all your extra thoughts. This can help you get your thoughts out of your head and focus on your studies. Then, check your "Extra thoughts list" when you're done studying.
Make a list of your study goals to help keep you on track. When you finish a goal, take a quick break and then carry on.
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Find out when you're most productive during the day. For example, if you get more things done in the morning, study then. Or if you're a night owl, study in the evening.
Use acronyms to help you memorize important concepts. For instance, the acronym SWOT can help you remember Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
Try meditating for a few minutes before you start studying. This can help you relax, get rid of distracting thoughts, and focus better on studying.
