Even though biology is a compulsory subject, you can still learn it easily and with fun. Once you have mastered the basic concepts of biology, you can understand other advanced concepts. Studying biology-related vocabulary and reviewing material covered in class will help you understand biology, and prepare you for exams.
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Method 1 of 2: Studying the Material
Step 1. Think positive
Although biology is a complex subject, once you get to the heart of this subject, you will find biology very interesting. By thinking positively, you will be able to study biology more comfortably. Even if you're struggling, if you're interested in biology, you won't feel overwhelmed.
- Think about how your body works. How do the muscles in the body move? How does the brain work with muscles? The body is a complex thing, and throughout your life, all the cells in your body will work together.
- Biology will discuss all the processes that occur in the body, as well as how your body works. Isn't that interesting?
Step 2. Solve complex words to the root
You may find it difficult to read or understand some biology-related vocabulary. This is reasonable, considering that most of the vocabulary in biology is taken from Latin. However, keep in mind that most words have a prefix or suffix. Understanding the prefixes and suffixes used in a word will help you understand the meaning of the word.
- For example, "glucose" consists of two parts, "glucose" (sweet) and "ose" (sugar). Thus, you can conclude that maltose, sucrose, and lactose are also part of sugar.
- The word "endoplasmic reticulum" may sound terrible. However, if you know that "endo" means "inside", "plasmic" means "cytoplasm", and "reti" means "net", you will understand that "endoplasmic reticulum" means "the net-like structure that exists within the cytoplasm. ".
Step 3. Make a memory card containing difficult words
Memory cards are one of the best ways to learn the meaning of words in biology. Bring a memory card, and read the card in your spare time. For example, you can memorize it in the car, or on the pick-up bus. However, memorization cards will only help if you actually read them.
- When starting a new chapter, mark difficult words, and make memory cards with them.
- Learn words with the help of memory cards. That way, you can face the exam with peace of mind.
Step 4. Draw a diagram, and mark the important parts
Diagramming biological processes, instead of memorizing the contents of a book, will make it easier for you to master the concepts. Once you understand a particular concept, you can draw the whole process and mark the important parts of the process. In addition to making your own diagrams, don't forget to study the diagrams in the material book. Read the descriptions of each diagram, understand the use of the diagram, and relate the diagram to the concept you are studying.
- Generally, you will start studying biology from the cell chapter. This chapter discusses the parts and organs that make up a cell. Being able to draw the anatomy of a cell and mark its parts will really help you master the material.
- The diagrams will also help you master the cell cycle, such as the ATP synthesis cycle and the Krebs cycle. Learn how to draw a diagram, and practice it when the exam arrives.
Step 5. Read the textbook before going to class
Biology is not a subject that can be mastered in a short time. Reading the material before it is discussed in class will help you predict the concepts to be studied. The text in the handout will introduce the concepts in the chapter, and you can ask questions about the concepts you've read.
- Read the syllabus to find out which chapters to read before class starts.
- Take notes regarding the material, and prepare questions to ask in class.
Step 6. Understand the concept in a structured way, starting from the general concept
Before you can master more specific concepts, you must first master the general concepts. Therefore, strengthen your understanding of the basic concepts before trying to explore the concepts in detail.
- For example, before learning how to read DNA and translate it into protein, understand that proteins are made up of DNA's blueprints.
- Reading the outline of the material will help you organize your notes, from general concepts to specific concepts.
Method 2 of 2: Studying the Material
Step 1. Answer the questions at the end of each chapter
Biology textbooks include material-related questions at the end of chapters. These questions can help you strengthen your understanding of the concepts being studied. Mark questions that are difficult to answer, then reread the chapter that addresses those questions.
If you're really having trouble answering a particular question, talk to your teacher or classmate
Step 2. Reread the notes after leaving class
Don't forget what you've learned as soon as you leave class. Rereading your notes, both in the afternoon and in the evening, will help you repeat what you've learned. When memorizing, make sure you understand the material.
If you have trouble understanding a particular concept or theory, reread the material. Or, if you're still having trouble, ask the teacher a question
Step 3. Set aside time to study biology
For most students, biology is a difficult subject. Therefore, you should set aside more time to be able to understand the material. If you study biology on a regular basis, say every night or every 2-3 days, you don't need to apply the "overnight race system" when exam time comes.
Make a schedule for studying, and stick to it until you get used to it. If you can't study one day, make sure you catch up the next day. Don't let that day's lapse make you abandon your hard-won habits
Step 4. Use the donkey bridge
The donkey bridge can be very helpful when studying biology. For example, build a donkey bridge to remember the sequence of mitotic divisions.
Sentences like "Pak Memet Has Three Children" can really help you remember "Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase" easily
Step 5. Before the exam, test your skills by answering old exam questions if possible
If not, study the tests and quizzes you've done to predict the questions that will come up on the exam.
Answering questions from past exams will help you discover which topics you are good at, and which you still need to study
Tips
- Visit various sites on the internet to help you learn.
- Watch the world's current affairs for the latest discoveries. This will make you more interested in studying biology.
- Watching the news and reading scientific newspapers/magazines will help you learn biology. Every day, new technologies are created in the world (such as advances in cloning). Questions about the latest technology may appear in the exam.
