amount of information from the books and notes in front of
you to a reliable spot in your mind? You need to develop good
study habits. At first, it'll take a good deal of conscious effort
to change your studying ways, but after a while, it'll become
second nature, and studying will be easier to do.
1.
Manage your time.Make a weekly scheduleand devote a
certain amount of time per day to studying. This will also
improve your grades. That amount will vary depending on
whether you're in high schoolor college, and also varies by
field of study. Make sure you stick to your schedule as much
as possible but don't be afraid to go off of plan sometimes to
study more for the most recent upcoming exam. Make sure
this study plan is realistic and not impossible. Don't forget to
schedule in everything, from eating, dressing, and commuting,
to labs and scheduled classes. [1]
*.You need to balance school, work, and extra-curricular
activities. If you are really struggling with your classes, you
may want to give up the afterschool job or an extra-curricular
activity until your grades come up. You need to prioritize your
time. Remember: your education is the most important thing
because it is the foundation of your future success.
2.
Pace yourself.Find the best speed for you to study and adjust
accordingly. Some concepts or classes will come to you more
naturally, so you can study those more quickly. Other things
may take you twice as long. Take the time you need and study
at the pace you feel comfortable.
*.If you study more slowly, remember that you will need more
time to study.
.
3
Get enough sleep.Make enough time in your schedule to get
enough sleep. Get a good night's sleepevery night and you'll
be making the best of your study time. This is important as you
lead up to the test, and especially important right before you
take the test. Studies have shown that sleep positively impacts
test taking by improving memory and attentiveness. Staying up
all night studying may sound like a good idea, but skip the all-
night cram session. If you study throughout the weeks, you
won't need to cram anyway. Getting a good night's sleep will
help you perform better. [4]
*.If you end up a little sleep deprived despite your best efforts,
take a short napbefore studying. Limit your nap to 15-30
minutes. After you wake, do some physical activity (like you
would do during a break) right before you start.
.
4
Clear your mind of anything that doesn't have to do with the
topic you're studying.If you’ve got a lot on your mind, take a
moment to write yourself some notes about what you're
thinking about and how you feel before you start studying. This
will help to clear your mind and focus all your thoughts on your
work.
.
5
Eliminate electronic distractions.One of the worst distractions
for studying is electronic devices. They are hooked up to
social media, you receive texts through your phone, and your
laptop is hooked to the internet. Silence your cell phone or
keep it in your bag so it's not there to distract you if someone
calls or texts you. If you can, don't open your laptop or
connect it to the internet.
*.If you are easily distracted by social networking sites such
as YouTube, Facebook, or others, download one of the
available applications to instantly block some of the
distracting sites on your computer. When you are done with
your work, you can unblock access to all the sites as before..
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