Studying
When it comes to studying for exams or a simple quiz everyone is different. Everyone retains information differently. You could be one of those people who can read something once and know it for the rest of your life. Or, you could be one of those people who has to drill it into your head to be able to remember it. Either way, studying is something we all have to do at some point in our lives, and if you're someone who struggles with studying there are tips and tricks to help.
Know where you study best. The silence of a library may not be the best place for you. It’s important to consider what noise environment works best for you. You may be one of those who need to have background noise on to really focus. Noise like music or Netflix. Simply reading and re-reading texts or notes is not actively engaging in the material. It is simply re-reading your notes. Think of reading as an important part of pre-studying, but learning information requires actively engaging in the material. Try to explain the material in your own words, as if you are the teacher. You can do this in a study group, with a study partner, or on your own. Also, another important tip is to space out your studying. Study a little bit every day in your subjects so you're not cramming the night before the exam.
If you find yourself not doing as well as you'd like on exams, and in your classes, try changing it up with a different style of studying. You may think you're not smart enough or you're not studious enough, but it could just be your current study habits aren't right for how you learn.
Know where you study best. The silence of a library may not be the best place for you. It’s important to consider what noise environment works best for you. You may be one of those who need to have background noise on to really focus. Noise like music or Netflix. Simply reading and re-reading texts or notes is not actively engaging in the material. It is simply re-reading your notes. Think of reading as an important part of pre-studying, but learning information requires actively engaging in the material. Try to explain the material in your own words, as if you are the teacher. You can do this in a study group, with a study partner, or on your own. Also, another important tip is to space out your studying. Study a little bit every day in your subjects so you're not cramming the night before the exam.
If you find yourself not doing as well as you'd like on exams, and in your classes, try changing it up with a different style of studying. You may think you're not smart enough or you're not studious enough, but it could just be your current study habits aren't right for how you learn.
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