STUDY SKILLS

STUDY SKILLS

Manage time wisely because
1. It helps to maintain a balance between work, rest & play
2. It is one of the 3 most important reasons for the success of successful people
3. It allows you to get everything at the standard you expect
Top 7 stationeries
1. Pens & pencils
2. Highlighters & file/binder dividers
3. Post-it Notes, lined paper & a diary/planner
Three things I need to work on this year
1. Having organized notes
2. Making a keyword glossary for each subject
3. Following through with a schedule
How to deal with stress
1. Eat the right food (i.e. fruits & veggies)
2. Exercise: 20-30 mins, 3x per week
3. Rest & relax
4. Be proactive
5. Express your feelings verbally
Ask why, what, when, where, who and how for effective revision
Study in 25 minute periods and take short 5 minute breaks between subjects/topics.
Techniques to use for effective studying
1. To-do lists & prioritizing
2. Finding efficient ways of completing tasks and gradually ramp up revision
3. Divide large tasks into smaller tasks and create false deadlines for yourself
4. Care for your brain (e.g. eat & rest) and if something doesn’t fit into the schedule, take it/another task out
Revise what you don't know first and don't just re-read
Study in a comfortable area that has good lighting and little to no distractions; use a revision timetable and have yoyour organized notes on hand
Studying in groups can be helpful

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	Created by Amorya Crawford over 8 years ago

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