Assessment of Learning

TIPS WHEN STUDYING

1. GET ORGANISED

Taking the time to get organised will set you up well and help you achieve your learning goals.

2. DON’T SKIP CLASS!

Skipping class can be detrimental to your learning and achieving your study goals. It leaves gaping holes in your notes – and in your subject knowledge.

3. TAKE NOTES

To keep your brain engaged during class, take notes, which you can refer to later, as you refine your study techniques.

4. TALK TO YOUR TEACHER & ASK QUESTIONS

Your teacher is, in a way, a resource who is there to be used!

5. SPACE OUT YOUR STUDYING

One of the most effective ways of studying is to space out your learning sessions.

6. CREATE A STUDY PLAN – & STICK TO IT

One top study tip is to create a schedule or plan.

7. DON’T JUST RE-READ BUT STUDY

When you are reading and re-reading texts and notes, you’re not studying. This is because you’re not engaging with the material.

8. SET UP A QUIET STUDY SPACE

It is important to have a designated study area that is free from distraction and will allow you to study effectively.

9. TEST YOURSELF

Getting someone to quiz you – or quizzing yourself – is great retrieval practice. This learning technique helps you commit information to your long-term memory and easily retrieve it when needed.

10. FIND A STUDY BUDDY OR JOIN A STUDY GROUP

One of the best ways to study is to share the experience with another person.

1. Victoria University, Melbourne Australia, internet: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/study-space/10-tips-on-how-to-study-effectively