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How can someone improve their studying skills for all classes?

I want to improve my studying skills for this year and I wanted to know how you would go about studying for different tests and quizzes that could be given to me on the same day. I want to do my best this year so I just want some new methods that I could try to improve my studying in my different classes. #advice #studying-tips #self-improvement #personal-development

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Thank you comment icon [Part 1] Hi Gloria! I think it is great that you are looking to improve your studying habits. I am a fellow student myself and am always looking for new methods of studying. Although I am only a junior in high school, I have a lot of experience trying to cram for a test or quiz that I have to take the following day. Karen
Thank you comment icon [Part 2] I think it is best to figure out what works best for you because someone else's studying habits might not be very effective to you. What I can do for you is share some ways that I like to study for my exams. First off, I choose the way I study based off of one kind of test I will be taking. For example, if I have a test that requires full memorization of terms, processes, etc., I like to make flashcards to help me memorize. Karen
Thank you comment icon [Part 3] If making flashcards by hand takes too much time, I like to use the website: https://quizlet.com/ I am sure you have heard of this website before. It is a great studying tool because it automatically generates flashcards, games, and practice tests/quizzes for the terms you type in. It's also an app, so you can easily study from it by using your phone or tablet. If you have a test that requires you to actually understand the topics though, for example, math or science, I have a few great ways you can study for that. Karen
Thank you comment icon [Part 4] We are lucky enough to be in the technology era right now, so I like to use this to my advantage. If I don't really understand something, a quick search on Google will open the doors to hundreds of websites that can go over each topic with you. Using good old YouTube is another great source of information, as it will provide you with visuals along with the information you need. One YouTube channel that saved me from my studying struggle numerous times is CrashCourse. CrashCourse is an educational channel that goes over topics in quick-paced but detailed videos. It will save you an incredible amount of time. Karen
Thank you comment icon [Part 5] Once you think you understand the topic, I advise you to take up the role of a teacher and try to reteach the lesson to someone else. This is handy if you have a friend who doesn't understand a certain part of the lesson. Teaching others will benefit both you and the person you are teaching because you are exercising the knowledge that you will use in your tests. If nobody needs any help, you can always reteach the topics to yourself (That's what I do most of the time). I get my whiteboard out and try to explain things to the mirror in hopes that I will actually know what I am talking about. Karen
Thank you comment icon [Part 6] Remember to study whenever you can and as earlier as you can. I call myself a professional procrastinator because I like to wait till the last minute to do things. Don't be me. The earlier you start studying, the more time you have to go over all of the topics. If you really don't understand something, check to see when your teacher is available and ask to see them for extra help. Good luck on your studying! I am rooting for you! -Karen Karen
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Ken’s Answer

Hi Gloria!


Here is a great site that contains great information about studying. It is written by a father as advice for his kids. The father is a person who learned the hard way and greatly improved his life in the process. He states that he was a D student and became a Magna Cum Laude Law School Graduate. Quite impressive! You can start applying these hints, and they will help you through the remainder of high school.
https://howtostudyincollege.com/


Let me know if and how this helps you. I would like to follow your progress.
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Mohamed’s Answer

Hi Gloria
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Given below are some information that I found on the internet for your question. All the Best :)

Five Ways to Improve Your Study

Strong study skills can help you learn more, achieve good grades, and get into your preferred college. Productive study habits also reduce test taking stress; the better prepared you are, the easier it will be to perform well. Here are five effective ways to get the most from your study sessions.

1. Establish Your Own Note Taking System
Each person learns differently. Do you see scenes and images when people describe a story? Do you learn faster if you have the opportunity to discuss concepts with others? Is it easier to remember instructions from your online tutor if you’ve written them down and reviewed them several times?

Develop your own note taking system based on your learning preferences. You may need to write down most of the details you hear. Alternatively, writing down key vocabulary and examples may be all you personally need to remember something. Drawing pictures and diagrams next to concepts is the method of choice for some learners. Do what works best for you.

2. Turn Your Reading Session into Active Studying
When completing reading assignments, actively study the content. Rather than starting at the beginning and reading through the end, first read the title, table of contents and introduction to understand the overview. Next, read through the chapter or article titles and subtitles to get a feel for what the material will cover. Then return to the beginning of the book or article to read each paragraph in order.

As you’re reading, stop to take notes in a notebook or highlight important concepts in the textbook. This strategy will organize your thoughts. When you meet next with your online tutor, teacher or discussion group, you’ll have a better grasp of what you’ve read.

3. Use Active Memorization
Reading the same information over and over is actually one of the least effective ways to memorize. One effective strategy is to picture a definition or concept in your head. Saying the word(s) out loud is also helpful. Creating acronyms for a list of things is yet another useful strategy. For example, when memorizing states in Northern Europe, you might use the acronym ELL to help you remember that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are located next to one another.

4. Take Regular Breaks
Your mind needs regular breaks to relax and allow what you’ve learned to sink in. Take a 5 to 10 minute break every hour. You will actually learn more this way than cramming for hours without breaks.

5. Ask Plenty of Questions
Asking questions will take you from a passive learner to an active one. One of the many advantages of meeting regularly with a live online tutor is that you can ask about concepts, words or formulas that you don’t understand.

Our effective and flexible online tutoring sessions at Growing Stars are the ideal place to strengthen your study skills. Incorporate these tips to give your study habits a boost. Also be sure to ask your tutor for more study skills tips related to your specific subject.
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Simeon’s Answer

It's honestly much better to study in small ten to fifteen minutes sessions multiple times per week as opposed to cram studying. It's way less stressful and the information sticks better. You know how TV advertisements are trying to repeat the same message to you in small chunks multiple times per week? It's the same thing. Our brains retain information way better when its repeated often in small chunks. When you have multiple hour study sessions, the odds are that you're going to be zoning off once the first thirty to forty minutes have passed.
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