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Dream big.
- Grab a paper
and pen. Jot down all your goals: short-term and long-term. What you
want to achieve this year or want you want to do in your life. Remember:
Dream big - really big. Stick it up on the wall or on your cork board,
in your workplace. That way, when you feel discouraged,your goals will
motivate you to achieve them.
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2Take notes
- . Summarize
what the teacher is saying. Write down the important points rather than
the unnecessary information. Don't pay much attention to spelling and
grammar. This is just a rough draft of your summary.
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3Ask questions in class.
- There is no point in going to school to learn, if you're going to leave
the class in a confused mess. When students do not understand a concept,
they usually don't accomplish well in their exams. Do not be afraid to
ask. Teachers are always more than happy to help.
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4Pay attention to what the teacher is saying.
Don't go around passing notes to your friends, doodling on your
notebook or twiddling with your pencil. You won't understand a single
thing, and when it comes to exams and homework, you'll be begging your
friends for help.
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5 Do your homework.
- Homework usually revisits the essential concepts that must be
learned.Try making homework time fun. Crank up the music and throw in
some yummy snacks. Bringing along friends can be fun too. Just don't
start chatting, instead of working! Do not copy your friend's answers.
You will not learn.
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6Take breaks.
When
studying and doing homework, you can't go on forever. Information just
won't stick in your head. Instead, have 10 minute breaks every hour or
so. Do whatever. Read, exercise, write or even lay down. Just make sure
that what you do doesn't set you off task.
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7 Rewrite.
- Rewriting the
notes you took in class on the same day, allows the information to stick
in your head. Make sure you understand everything you write. If you
don't, make sure you ask your teacher the next day. Reading your notes
won't get the information a hotel room in your brain.
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8 Create detailed notes and summaries.
Using colored pens always makes things fun. Make sure you have
subheadings and vocabulary in different colors. Try to write things in
your own words rather than copying straight out of the textbooks. Make
your notes neat and organized.
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9Type it all up.
Keep a
binder for each major subject. Type up all your notes and summaries.
Make them pretty. Put the vocabulary in bold type or italics. Again,
make sure you are typing it actively rather than passively. It needs to
glue into your brain. Put on some music for some extra fun.
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10 Listen to the Study Music Project.
- This amazing music is especially made by the superb composer: Dennis
Kuo. It was created for hard-working students to listen to while
studying. The beautiful music is a must for any study session.
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11Create the perfect study space.
Buy an organized workstation and a comfy chair. Not too comfy, though.
Boxes, drawers and shelves are great way to arrange things in an
organized manner. Label boxes and put a cute pen cup on your desk. Good
lighting is an essential must. You don't want to get tired while doing
homework because you can't see. A cork board or whiteboard is good too.
You can put up a calendar and write down important dates. Corking up
your goals list is a great idea too. Add some pictures of family and
friends.
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12 Have a binder for each subject.
- This is more organized than cramming everything into one large, heavy
binder. Have tabs like: homework, tests/quizzes, etc... Have some loose
leaf paper and plastic sleeves at the back. Keep your notebook at the
front as well as your weekly timetable. Don't forget to be creative:
decorate the inside and outside of your binder.
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13 Have a planner or diary.
This is a real must. You cannot rely on your memory. Jot down due
dates, homework, your weekly timetable and test dates. Keep this 'book
of miracles' with you and make sure you actually use it! It is a
guarantee that you will never forget about homework again.
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14Keep your locker organized.
- Pile things neatly and put a shelf or two (unless you have a small
locker). Put in a pen cup and a magazine file with your notebooks
inside. Clean out your locker every week. Decorate your locker as cute
as possible. (Optional). Try not to put food inside so your locker
doesn't stink.
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15 Buy a sturdy backpack.
- Make sure it is big enough for all your books and binders. Lots of
pockets will also help you organize your belongings. Put the larger and
heavier objects closest to your back so that you can spread the wait
over your shoulders.
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16 Type (or write) a vocabulary list.
When it comes to tests, teachers love to ask their students for definitions. Memorize the meanings of the main concepts.
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17 Create a schedule for your day.
Write when you will do homework, when you will study and when you will
have breaks. Especially when you panic, this method will help you calm
down and realize that there is enough time to complete everything. It
also gets your tasks done quicker.
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18 Do exercises when studying for math.
- Memorize those formulas and do an endless amount of exercises. Practice
is the key to math. There isn't another way to study math and many
people do not realize that until years of school.
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19 Grab a tutor.
- Tutoring
isn't only for the 'dumb' kids. Tutoring can help even the best of
students to further understand the given topic. An hour or two a week is
usually sufficient to refresh your mind about what you are currently
learning.
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20 Have a notebook for each subject.
Write down class notes and summaries, formulas and exercises, anything
important when studying should go in either your binder or notebook.
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21 Use flashcards.
- Put the
question or word on one side and the answer or definition on the other.
Have these in your pocket and test yourself wherever you are. Ask your
parents to test you as well. Using flashcards is a helpful way of
studying.
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22 Have reference books on your desk.
Dictionaries, thesauruses, encyclopedias and math books are all
essential when you need something to refer to while studying or doing
homework.
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23 Always have a diligent and determined attitude
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Always go to school happy to learn. Take pride in your work and always
try your very best. Don't ever copy those lazy students who do not care
for their priceless education. They are the ones that will regret it
when they are older and you will have the better job in your life;
achieving the best.
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24 Prioritize after-school activities.
- If your art class or soccer training is getting in the way of your
school work, then you better take it aside. It doesn't have to be
permanent; it can be temporary. Because as you know, school always comes
first.
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25 Avoid cramming for tests.
- This useless 'technique' never works. Studying at least 3 days before
is more successful. Cramming too much information into your brain causes
you to have 'mind blanks' during the test. No-one likes these little
devils as they cause you to panic in a test.
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26 Use Post-It notes.
These bright, handy tools are excellent for reminding you to do things.
Putting little tabs in your textbook can tell you the important pages to
study. They can also help to remind you about what you need to do.
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27 Use memory tools.
- Mind
maps are a great way to summarize information. PowerPoint is fantastic
for notes and summaries as you can choose how many slides you want on a
page.
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28 Keep that stack of homework.
- Invest in a cheap folder to file away those old worksheets and papers.
In future years, you will definitely need to refer back to them.
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29 Always practice and study.
- In the bus or during that boring visit to your grandma's - study. It
always recovers you from boredom and it makes the best use of your time.
Carry around some flashcards for that spare moment. It all adds up at
the end.
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30 Form a study group.
- Studying with friends can always be fun. Testing each other is a great
way to learn. Make sure you do not get distracted, though.
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