"I study the information I think will be on a test over and over until I remember it automatically. Then when I take the test, I can use the information right from the top of my mind."
Jeffery Allen
Student, 10
Brownwood, Texas
2010-03-31
"I don't worry about spelling or punctuation when I take notes in class. This way I can get more information down. But I go back to my notes later to make corrections so they'll be easier to study from for tests."
Rory L
Student, 11th grade
Houston, Texas, USA
2010-03-30
"For me, I do not do any exciting things before studying. Things like watching TV or playing sports just before studying keeps your mind off your work and can be really distracting."
Prathik Shah
Student, 10th grade
Penang, Malaysia
2010-03-26
"While doing homework, be sure to concentrate. This will help you to submit error-free homework, especially in mathematics. Don't take tea or coffee during study time."
Nadia Mohammed
Student, 8th
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
2010-03-23
"Recognize syllables in words. Syllables make it easy to understand a word."
Devonique Taylor
Student, 3rd grade
Hollywood, California, USA
2010-03-23
"The main idea is to stay away from distractions by keeping yourself confined and forced to study. This may seem strange, but I recommend studying in a bathroom with no windows (mirror not in sight... otherwise it will get your attention). Other similar places are a closet, an empty hallway, or even under your desk. "
Justin Schneidt
Student, College
Reed City, Michigan, USA
2010-03-23
"I've found that many small ideas can be very easy to remember if we use mind maps. Our minds remember pictures more than words. Practice to build mind map notes and you will save time when you are reviewing them. Use colors, unusual images,and funny characters to make them interesting. "
Eide K
Parent, Masters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2010-03-22
"Studying is not only a process. It is also a arrangement for a better education. Studying is not a thing that is only applicable for exams; studying is for our future life and the planning of what we want to be. During study time we need full concentration. So during study time we must be serious about what we have to study. Don't daydream while studying. Make sure that you are in a good mood to study well. Study in a perfect place that is away from TV, the computer, and other entertaining things. Keep away from sounds that intrude into your study. Don't have fear about exams; an exam is a good opportunity to overcome fear. So study in an enjoyable way that very is interesting to you. Take studying as a challenge and make the exam a way to present your ideas. Always think positive. "
Sanju Bhaskar
Student, 10
Kerala, India
2010-03-21
"Studying is essential, but sometimes we get very bored. To study easily and properly, you must do a "random study"- that is study different subjects in a day. Don't study one only because you will find it very boring. "
Sanju Bhaskar
Student, 10
Kerala, India
2010-03-20
"Do not study if you are tired, angry, distracted, or in a hurry. When the brain is relaxed, it is like a sponge and it naturally absorbs data without effort. If you are emotionally stressed, your brain literally repels data. Forcing yourself to sit and study when your mind is on other things is a complete waste of time! "
Swathy Nair
Student, 7 Grade
Al Nahda 1, Qusias , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2010-03-20
"I suggest that if you have sloppy handwriting, then after you write notes, type them up at home. It can make it easier for you to study. To save time, for abbreviations write down a key. EX: EQ= Earthquake"
Rebecca A
Student, 6th grade
Dover, Delaware, USA
2010-03-18
"Usually, when I do my homework, I put on a jazz song on my laptop. Not too loud though, because then I will be concentrating on the song rather than my homework. I also turn off my television, and make sure there are no distractions around. Sometimes I even have a small snack by my side like yogurt or a granola bar. It's never good to do anything on an emty stomach you know! I hope this helps. It definitely has helped me get awesome grades and smiles on my parents' faces! "
Cindy R
Student, 6
Newark, California, USA
2010-03-17
"After the lesson, when you go home, go over everything you learned. Then the next day you should go over the same thing. Then keep doing that every week. Once a week you should do a few problems with the same topic you learned. This is very helpful with math, social studies, and also vocabulary."
Svyatoslav S
Student, 6th grade
New York City, New York, USA
2010-03-16
"Never let anyone distract you from your schoolwork - boyfriend, best friend, siblings, even parents, etc. If you do, then you will never get anything accomplished. Always put your schoolwork first, no matter what. Your friends won't get you into a good college so you can make good money, but your education will. I'm not saying don't have friends. It's good to have them. Just make sure your schoolwork and education is at the top of your list."
LaTroya Landon
Student, 10th Grade
West Memphis, Arkansas, USA
2010-03-16
"I've set up a homework corner for my fifth grader. Everything that Elizabeth needs to do her homework is there, ready for use. I've found that this way she gets started right away instead of wasting a lot of time scrambling around and looking for things. This has really cut down on her procrastinating. "
Shelly G
Parent, Elementary School
Dallas, Texas, USA
2010-03-13
"Write a question on a sheet of paper, then fold it in half (hot dog style), flip it, and write the answer to the question. Then study it and try to answer it yourself without reading the answers."
Michael Garner
Student, 9th grade
Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA
2010-03-11
"Go through your syllabus before the lecture. In fact, consider the lecture as a revision class session. If there's something that you don't know, then first try your own available resources, and , of course, the Internet, to get a genuine solution. This makes you self reliant and improves your creativity at the same time."
B. K. Krishna Magar
Student, A- Level
Kathmandu, Nepal
2010-03-10
"Always study before the lecture to be ready, and then again after the lecture."
Felix Mpaso
Student, Freshman
Blantyre, Malawi
2010-03-08
"Try making flashcards and carrying them around with you. That way, if you have a spare minute you can just pull them out and study!"
Katie G.
Student, 6
London, United Kingdom
2010-03-08
"After I read a chapter in a text, I write out an outline. This helps me organize the information in a way that I find makes it easier for me to remember. I try not to write too much. "
Laura Penny
Student, 10th grader
Needham, Massachusetts, USA
2010-03-05
"In class, always pay attention to what the teacher is saying. When I was younger the teacher always told us to listen very well because in what she said were the answers. It would be hard to understand the lesson otherwise. Pay attention and listen well and everything will get really easy, and don't be shy to ask the teacher questions."
Dalia Essence
Student, middle school
Manama, Bahrain
2010-03-02
"After the lecture is over, I go through what the lecturer thought and said. Then I come back to my room, take a nap, and then go over again. This way it sticks better in my mind."
Wilfred Ansah
Student, 100
Takoradi, Ghana
2010-03-01
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