have short study sessions and don’t just study for the entire day ! your brain needs to rest and time to process everything

study in short bursts

not only is there a high chance of a repeated question , you can also train yourself and understand the standard of how hard the test will be

use past papers

understanding it will make it much easier to memorise and you will also do better

understand the topic

set a grade goal and work towards it , it’s usually easier and more efficient

visualise your success

focus on the process , not the result !! if you didn’t do well , find out why and do better next time

reminder

create a study routine [ go to instagram for inspo ] - decide what you’re going to do for the day like what subjects you study / when you study / when you eat or wake up-find out which method works best for you : eg . the pomodoro technique , work for 25 mins and with 5 mins of break in between ; through experience like flashcards , mind-maps , and past papers

start studying

talk and speak . you’ll understand and memorise your notes better since you’ve actually experienced reading it out loud

true explaining your topic out loud

break down the material !! what do you need to study for ??gather all those subject materials and rearrange them !

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studying doesn’t last forever and hard work always brings good outcome !!

write everything you need to know on a piece of paper , and only focus on that while studying

make your own study sheet

if one study tactic works , then it’s for you . continue using that system for you to revise better

use the same tactic every time you study

organise everything you need to know in mind-maps . it’s always easier to understand with mind-maps !

use mind-maps to organise info

test your own knowledge by asking a few questions made up by you / from the textbooks of your revision

ask yourself questions related to the topic

the more the merrier ! more people studying will also affect your brain and boost its competency

study in a group

allow yourself to use your phone / game after you worked hard , it’ll feel like you actually have something to work to

reward yourself every now and then 

reread notes written that day when you get home - it only takes 10 minsmake sure you ate breakfaststay organised ( eg . pack your bag the night before , do your homework early )don’t completely focus on studies , do things that you enjoy yourselfdo 45 mins of work and 15 mins of restgo after previous work that you’ve done

tips at home

it’s way more effective to write your notes by hand rather than typing it out , it gives you a deeper understanding and allows you to memorise it better

write your notes by hand

sleep allows your brain to rest and process everything , such that what you’ve revised for will be properly digested

get plenty of rest

there’s many ways to exercise your brain for your studying to become more efficient : going on a run / working-out / doing your hobbies / talking with someone…

exercise your brain

doing this will have to avoid you from getting up and moving around , which may divert your concentration

keep snacks , water , and equipment nearby

it helps you remember things better as the colour is sharper

write notes in bright / pastel ink rather than dark ink

instead , revise loosely for around a week , renewing your memory every day really helps with revision

don’t cram revision in few days before the test

ideally do your work a few days before it’s due or the day you get it , such that you don’t stress about it lateruse a planner / notebook to keep track of what’s due and whendo all your homework with effort , as it’s set with the reason to help youtidy your materialsstick on worksheets that may get loose

tips for organisation

discovering why you procrastinate - phone addiction / unwilling to study ?avoid procrastinating by stopping the reason you procrastinate

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set your study space in a quiet environment to avoid any distractions / unwanted noise , it allows you to focus on your studies and to absorb everything better . a suggested work place is the library

work in a peaceful and quiet environment

some people study fast and some need time , it’s really alright regardless of your pace . be true and honest to yourself and follow your own pace

study at your own pace

it helps you to understand more listening to a person explaining the topic out loud

watch youtube videos

go to lessons and arrive on timetake notes you can memorise wellpay attention in the lessonask for help if neededdon’t gossip and help others insteadask questions and take partdon’t look at the clock / your watch

tips in class

if you don’t feel motivational do something else to boost your mood , doesn’t work you up to study but at least makes you feel better .

don’t expect motivation all the time

phones can be a huge distraction therefore silence it and check it when you take your break

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