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Do you want to study more productively? Are you interested in learning how to retain material more efficiently and how to perform better in class? Well, I suggest you read on!
As the years go by, schooling becomes more and more rigorous: tests and projects are worth more, the material gets more difficult to learn, reading is more intense, and many students end up falling behind. However, this doesn’t mean that you’re not an intelligent or successful student. Sometimes all you need is to identify how you learn best and allow yourself to get all the support you need!
Studying correctly is everything. To do so, you have to understand how you process information best and ensure the information you are learning is correct. Studying is more than just how many notes you take in; it is also how you take them in. Everything needs to be taken into consideration during the start of a good study session- your location, posture, mood, etc. Will you ever become an Olympic studier? Likely not- however, you can come close enough to one with just a few tips from a fellow peer and student:
Stay motivated, and remember what you’re working to achieve! This might be challenging, but what will truly aid you (or set you back) is your mindset on studying. Things that allow for a more motivated mindset include setting realistic, short-term goals and generating a plan of action. Furthermore, stop putting pressure on yourself to be perfect, and start using failure to your advantage! Got a question wrong on a test? Make sure to review that part more next time!
Take breaks! Seriously. Please do. Stress makes it more difficult for the brain to process information correctly; in order to retain more information, it’s beneficial to study in blocks rather than a consecutive marathon. Try studying for three 20-minute chunks rather than an hour straight, and see how much more you can remember!
Hey! Don’t throw that out! Save your old notes; they’ll come in handy later when it’s time to revisit material from the previous grade! Associating new information with things you already know allows you to be more familiar with the subject, aiding in memorization.
Engage in classroom discussions- engaging in classroom discussions is engaging with the learning material. It allows your brain to pay more attention to a particular subject by bringing you close to it. One way you can engage is by answering questions and offering opinions, but if that’s not your cup of tea, then you can take notes and listen attentively instead.
Make sure to focus on your studying- as obvious as it may seem, many students multitask while reviewing, whether it be checking their phone while creating their study notes or having a Youtube video playing in the background. This studying behaviour is ineffective and distracts you from reaching your goals because you’re not allowing your brain to focus on the information at hand fully. Instead, try studying with more focus the next time you review.
In conclusion, remember, these studying tips take time to learn, so be gentle with yourself and don’t worry about excelling right away. There are no failures in learning, just discoveries.
Article by: Roxy Budin
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