Time passes unnoticed when you are having fun, but time seems to stop when you take lessons or courses that you are not interested in. Without realizing it, the class change bell rang signaling the end of the lesson if you did activities to keep yourself busy. However, one surefire way to spend time in class is to focus on the material being discussed. If you've done your best, but are still feeling bored, do useful activities to pass the time in class. If it doesn't work, don't worry! Try to keep yourself busy in some of the ways in this article. Borrow a friend's note after the lesson is over if you don't listen to the teacher's explanation.
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Method 1 of 11: Actively listen to information and make it a habit to take notes
Step 1. The lesson ends in an instant if you focus on the material being discussed
Even if you don't like the material being studied, write down the information completely and in detail. Listen to every word the teacher says while trying to understand what he is trying to convey. Learning activities feel more fun, to the point that you forget that you were bored at first!
- You get sleepy easily if you just wait for class to end without doing anything. Sitting still and staring at the clock makes time feel very slow. So, do productive activities to pass the time.
- Some research shows that writing can overcome boredom even if you just write trivial things over and over again. If you can pass the time by writing, take this opportunity to record the information the teacher conveys.
Method 2 of 11: Interact in class and ask questions
Step 1. Raise your hand if you want to ask a question and get involved in the discussion
Taking lessons can take a long time if you just sit idly by, but class ends quickly if you participate. Asking questions or giving opinions during discussions is a way of doing activities so that the learning session is not boring.
- Asking and answering questions makes it easier for you to remember newly learned information. Asking questions is an effective way of getting good grades.
- Feel free to ask because there are no wrong questions. You may ask, "When was this book written?" or "How many cells in the human body?" The teacher is willing to answer questions as long as they are related to the lesson being discussed.
Method 3 of 11: Draw a picture in a notebook
Step 1. Drawing is a means of focusing your attention so you don't fall asleep
If the lesson is not over or you are reluctant to take notes, draw a picture of what is being discussed. For example, take a photo of the president's face told in a history book or draw a diagram while taking a math class. Drawing on a notebook is as useful as taking notes. The teacher is not angry if he sees you sketching related to the lesson.
Studies prove that drawing makes students better understand the material being studied. So, this method can help students concentrate while following the lesson. Some people find it easier to understand visually conveyed information. If you prefer to learn while drawing, apply this method to prevent boredom
Method 4 of 11: Do another coursework
Step 1. If math is boring, at least you can do your chemistry homework so you don't fall asleep
While following the lesson, try to focus on the material covered, but if you are sleepy, do something useful. However, PR remains to be completed. So, do it now while waiting for the class to end.
- Leave the notebook open on the table while dividing the attention between taking notes and doing homework.
- Apply these tips if you already understand the topic being discussed or if you have free time to do group activities. If you're having trouble doing math problems, don't do your biology homework while the teacher is explaining geometric formulas that haven't been discussed before.
Method 5 of 11: Organize school supplies and create a to-do list
Step 1. Sort files in folders, record new schedules in the agenda, and create to-do lists to spend time in class
Discard the worksheets that have been graded and are no longer needed. Keep all tasks and deadlines on the agenda. Make a list of tasks that must be completed in the next few weeks so you don't forget.
Research proves that the habit of making a to-do list makes students able to achieve their learning targets. Even if it's not as effective as paying attention to the material being discussed, at least you're doing something useful
Method 6 of 11: Doodle in the margins of the notepad
Step 1. Doodle drawing is a great time-consuming tip, but it's not as useful as taking notes
In addition, you can remember the information that the teacher conveys when drawing a doodle. So, you don't waste time while taking lessons. Draw abstract objects, cartoon characters, or your initials in a variety of fonts.
Look ahead and make occasional eye contact with the teacher. That way, you look like you're taking notes instead of drawing
Method 7 of 11: Read an interesting article
Step 1. Read your favorite subject matter or a novel hidden under the table
Reading books until you lose track of time is a useful way to pass the time if you're feeling bored in class. Even if it's not related to the material being discussed, you gain new knowledge and keep learning while waiting for the class to end.
Choose useful reading, such as literary novels, biographies, or nonfiction articles, instead of reading fashion magazines or comics
Method 8 of 11: Create a piece of writing that requires creativity
Step 1. Spend time writing a short story, short play, or poem
Writing is a fun activity to overcome boredom while waiting for the lesson to be over. Even though this isn't a productive way to spend time in class, at least you can think creatively! Besides, you look like you're taking notes.
You can write foreign language vocabulary, names of countries on each continent, or names that are suitable for pets
Method 9 of 11: Spend time daydreaming
Step 1. Let the mind wander while imagining to pass the time
Imagine you are a super human who can fly or think of a tourist location you want to visit while on vacation. Daydreaming is not a way to improve your study performance, but at least you can pass the time without any problems. Even if you're daydreaming, make sure you listen again when something important happens in class.
Daydreaming isn't an effective way to pass the time, but research shows that daydreaming can boost creativity so it's still worthwhile
Method 10 of 11: Ask permission to go to the restroom
Step 1. Raise your hand and ask permission to leave the class if you need to take a break
Everyone needs to calm the mind once in a while. A brisk 5-minute walk to the restroom is an opportunity to get out of class to rest. In addition, standing and walking keeps your mind focused again when you return to class. This method is very useful if you want to listen to the material being discussed, but have difficulty concentrating.
Don't leave class too often. The teacher may get annoyed if you ask permission to go to the restroom every time he teaches. Maybe you shouldn't leave class if you ask for permission too often
Method 11 of 11: Don't stare at the clock
Step 1. Ignore the clock if you can't wait for the lesson to end
The hands of the clock don't seem to move if you look at the clock often. Time passes unnoticed if you ignore the wall clock. There is an old saying that the water cooked in a pot doesn't boil if you keep looking at it. So, don't look at the clock so that time passes unnoticed.
