Some people study better in the morning, others at night. Work out which time suits you and plan to study then. Don’t study much later than your usual bedtime – this can make you too tired to study properly.
The Cornell note-taking method consists of writing full notes in the right-column during class, picking out keywords to put in the left margin, and writing a 5-line summary of the page at the bottom.
Having beautiful notes and a perfectly highlighted textbook doesn’t matter if you don’t understand the information in it. Your only goal is to understand the information so it will stick with you for assignments, tests and life.
There are a few key elements every successful student needs to include in a study plan: time-management, motivation, concentration, asking for help.
You may see studying as something that only gets done at the last minute in a huge overnight cram session. Instead, try setting aside some time every day to study. Summarise each lesson and task when complete – 10 minutes at the end of each session can greatly reduce exam stress later.
Record as much of what the teacher says as fully and meaningfully as possible. Ask questions now, until all points are clear to you.
Learning how to take good notes helps greatly when it comes to study time. Write down the key facts your teacher writes on the board or puts up in slides.
Paying attention while you’re in class helps immensely once exam time comes. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you’ll just “absorb” knowledge; be an active learner.
Time-blocking segregates your day into various chunks of time that helps us achieve everything we need to. Using this method can help us cut procrastination and waste, make for more efficient work days and also give us back personal time.
Schedule time for play into your days. Put aside time to spend with your loved one, time to spend on your own, time to exercise, and time to do nothing.