Study Tips
- Set a regular time to study
- Remove all distractions
- Have all the necessary supplies
- Clear a TABLE in a Quiet place to study
Find a Good Place to Study
- This means a desk with nothing on it except the subject that you are STUDYING
- Have a regular time and place for studying
Make sure you have the following
- Solid flat surface for writing
- Good lighting
- Chair
- Books
- Supplies
- Clock
- Drink
Before you begin studying
- Eat
- Break
- Have a plan
- Have all the materials for that subject
- Computer, if necessary
STUDYING
- Rewrite notes to study
- Some people like to underline and highlight important ideas and vocabulary
- Stop looking for excuses NOT to study!!
- Think about the END goal – your Exam – What will you be doing after it!!!
Change Habits
- Form a good listening habit – good listening in class
- Concentrate on what is going on – try and avoid daydreaming
- You can not listen if you are talking!!
Use your time wisely
- Get a Study Timetable
- Stick it on the wall over your table
- Get your exam Timetable and stick it up on the wall
- Think about ‘dead’ time – how can you use it more effectively
Help Each Other
- Liaise with class mates and see if you can get some notes and swap/share notes
- Look up websites & ask teachers
How to get the best possible results
- KNOW the exam papers
- Review Mock Papers – spend time doing up these answers again
Be a Smart Learner
- The key to study is learning to be a smart learner – exam questions, exam papers!!
- Using your time effectively – make a timetable
- Take time to Study
Brain Foods
- Choosing the right food and drink will make it easier to concentrate and perform better in exams
- EX. Breakfast, Fish, Oranges, Berries, Water, Raisins, Healthy snacks, Some treats I .e chocolate/crisps, Eggs, Cheese
Use a Mind Map
- Mind maps are good for the Visual learner
- Can be used in the exam to help you structure your answer
Keys to Study
- Time Management
- Organization
- Note taking
- Concentration
