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tips for high school
What are good studying tips for high school and college?
How do you set a studying arrangement with your friends or peers?
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Hello Akio!
Study methods are very unique & how effective they are for you depends on your needs.
First thing you could do is try out everything.
Flashcards, fast reading, slow reading, visual maps, recording yourself, pretending to teach course material to another person...
The best way to know what works for you is through experimentation.
Every time you try a study method, write down reflections. I suggest reflections, because it can help to notice and track your improvement overtime. Ask yourself, "Is this working?" "Why or why not?"
Some subjects require a different studying approach. Math (practice problems) requires a separate study method than English/Reading (usually memorization).
Also, form a ritual or habit for studying. A common problem that appears in school is a student thinks they can learn everything the night before, or not study because "the material is easy."
No.
No, no, no, no, no...
Granted, some college courses are easier than others. However, you do ***not*** want to form a habit of slacking off. Slacking can become detrimental to your GPA, and put you behind graduating on time.
You can break your study time up. Do a little bit each day. Even 20 minutes/day makes a world of difference. Consistency matters. Form a routine and do your best to keep a routine.
To form study groups, you can ask people in your class if they're interested in working together. For instance, you could say:
"Hey! If anyone's struggling with chemistry, I plan to meet at the library or over Zoom. Do you want to share contact information and join?"
If you have friends in your classes, you can convince them to get on board. Having people also allows you to form accountability (since they're staring at you) and therefore helps you prevent slacking. To have regular study group meetings, I recommend starting a group chat and send out reminders of when to meet.
Sending you the best as you form study habits :)
Study method ideas to check out!
https://www.mydegreeguide.com/how-to-study-tips/
Study methods are very unique & how effective they are for you depends on your needs.
First thing you could do is try out everything.
Flashcards, fast reading, slow reading, visual maps, recording yourself, pretending to teach course material to another person...
The best way to know what works for you is through experimentation.
Every time you try a study method, write down reflections. I suggest reflections, because it can help to notice and track your improvement overtime. Ask yourself, "Is this working?" "Why or why not?"
Some subjects require a different studying approach. Math (practice problems) requires a separate study method than English/Reading (usually memorization).
Also, form a ritual or habit for studying. A common problem that appears in school is a student thinks they can learn everything the night before, or not study because "the material is easy."
No.
No, no, no, no, no...
Granted, some college courses are easier than others. However, you do ***not*** want to form a habit of slacking off. Slacking can become detrimental to your GPA, and put you behind graduating on time.
You can break your study time up. Do a little bit each day. Even 20 minutes/day makes a world of difference. Consistency matters. Form a routine and do your best to keep a routine.
To form study groups, you can ask people in your class if they're interested in working together. For instance, you could say:
"Hey! If anyone's struggling with chemistry, I plan to meet at the library or over Zoom. Do you want to share contact information and join?"
If you have friends in your classes, you can convince them to get on board. Having people also allows you to form accountability (since they're staring at you) and therefore helps you prevent slacking. To have regular study group meetings, I recommend starting a group chat and send out reminders of when to meet.
Sending you the best as you form study habits :)
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