Mastering how to study effectively will help you achieve success. To prepare for success, create a plan and strategy that includes all the resources for learning. Encourage yourself to stay positive while studying, then make sure you choose a quiet place free from distractions. You'll also learn smarter study strategies such as taking personal tests, rewriting notes, and making sure you set aside enough time to rest between studies.
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Method 1 of 3: Preparing Yourself for Success
Step 1. List all available resources
Sit down and make a list of materials that will appear in the exam or test. Then write down all the resources you have to help you learn information such as taking practice exams or joining study groups.
Step 2. Create a study plan
Once you know your learning needs and how to use the available resources, sit down and create a study schedule. Scheduled time should be devoted only to studying and carrying out the plans that have been made.
Set aside more time than might be needed
Step 3. Have a positive mindset
You have to think as positively as possible while studying. If your emotions are disturbed, your efforts to learn and understand the material will be less effective. Try to think positively while studying and avoid comparing yourself to others.
- Try saying positive things to yourself before studying, such as, "I'll definitely graduate with great marks!"
- If you find yourself having negative thoughts like, “My test scores must be bad this time,” stop immediately. Replace them with positive thoughts, such as “I'm going to master this material and get good grades!”
Step 4. Find a quiet, quiet place to study
Place of study also affects the effectiveness of your study. If you're distracted by the television, the internet, or even your roommate, you'll have a hard time studying as effectively in a quiet room with fewer distractions.
- Take advantage of the library. Find a comfortable place that is rarely passed by people and start learning.
- Study in the afternoon in a quiet cafe.
- Study when your roommate is at work or at school. That way, you have your own place to study.
Method 2 of 3: Smart Study
Step 1. Study in several intervals
Long study times without breaks do not help you learn the material effectively. To be an effective learner, you need to take breaks to rest. Try studying in 30-minute intervals, and rest for 5-10 minutes at the end of the interval.
Step 2. Make a quiz and do it
Use flash cards, which are cards that contain information in the form of images, numbers, or text. You can also create personal tests and practice exams. These methods help you learn information more effectively. You will understand the material better by taking the test rather than just rereading it. Try making flashcards and asking questions from them. You can also hold a private test with homemade questions or practice exercises. If you have trouble holding the test or practice, ask the teacher for help.
Step 3. Use your senses as much as possible
Some people understand information better when it involves multiple senses. One way to incorporate these senses while studying is to read your notes aloud while rewriting them. This method uses multiple senses and may help you understand the material more effectively.
Step 4. Use memory games
Try using songs, acronyms, or mnemonic ways to remember material. For example, if you need to remember notes about group 2A or alkaline earth elements (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra), you can use easy-to-remember words like "Buy Mango Mixed Smelly Syrup".
Method 3 of 3: Using Notes to Study
Step 1. Rewrite your notes
When rewriting notes, you are actually repeating what you have learned. This repetition helps you recall notes more effectively. Try copying notes before a test or exam to help you remember the material better.
Step 2. Write notes or outlines of other people's material in your own words
You may copy other people's notes occasionally, but write them in your own words. Writing the material in your own sentences will help you remember key points.
Step 3. Write down an outline of the material you need to study
Making lesson outlines and notes is an active way to study notes and material given during lessons. Try reading the notes from the teacher and making an outline of the material being taught in class. When creating the outline, you can also include material from the textbook.
