The new term has already begun. Let’s be smarter this year and plan to study in a way that easier yet make us remember more, faster and with less effort. All we need to learn and develop are a few study skills and then practice them. Start this new year with a new strategy and try some of these effective study tips below.
- Pay attention in class and/or have a dedicated study spot if elsewhere. We all have that one place that is reliably productive when it comes to studying.
- Be organized and use highlighters often. Take good notes and write down facts that your teacher mentions. This will aid you later when you revise for a quiz or an exam. Review notes after every class and often!
- Plan ahead and set yourself with study goals. This way all you will have to do is to chase your your goal. Reflect on what you have learnt and reward yourself.
- Eliminate distractions by silencing your phone or turning off the notifications. Make a pact with yourself to avoid checking social media until your study session is over.
- Get a good night’s sleep every night. This makes us proactive and prepares us to take challenges with a fresh brain every single day. Sleep improves our ability to learn, memorize, retain, recall, and use the new knowledge to solve problems creatively and of course to get good grades.