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Study Tip Archive - September 2007
"Reread questions from a book or worksheet. Then write these questions and their answers on a separate piece of paper. Study these whenever you can."
Cat R.
Student, 7th Grade
Del Mar, California, USA
2007-09-30
"Don't leave everything off till the last minute. You'll never succeed like that."
Christa S.
Student, 7th Grade
Richmond, Virginia, USA
2007-09-27
"Notes are vital for studying. A great tip on writing notes is to write in colourful pens as it would attract your attention to read. But, keep to a few colours. Make sure you leave S P A C E S so it's not messy. It's also very helpful to draw diagrams in your notes so the page wouldn't look so dull. Lastly, and the MOST important, READ your notes regularly!"
Amalina Anas
Student, Form 2
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2007-09-26
"Write things you need to know."
Sara Mann
Student, 9th Grade
Marshfield, Wisconsin, USA
2007-09-25
"Get a scrapbook and write whatever the teacher says pertaining to the topic."
Shamika Foster
Student, Form 4
Bridgetown, Barbados
2007-09-24
"Have a clear mind and nothing else as important to do for the whole day if possible. When you need to take a break, do so. Don't force yourself to get everything done at once. Do what works for you when it comes to studying, a quiet room, low music, etc."
Amanda Moffatt
Student, Bachelors Of Science In C.S.I
Pasco, Washington, USA
2007-09-23
"I try to study in short blocks with breaks in between than to study for long, undisturbed periods at a time. I remember things much better and I can concentrate really well!"
Aaron Park
Student, Year 12
Auckland, New Zealand
2007-09-22
"I think you should make some flash cards and study the night you are assigned the work all the way until you take the quiz/test. You should also find a friend in your class and study with them. Eating also helps. Study groups help a lot."
Othello Johnson
Student, 10th Grade
Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
2007-09-21
"When studying, if you're getting distracted remember that education is the key to success."
Natalie F.
Student, 5th Form
Auckland, New Zealand
2007-09-20
"When I study, I make sure I have all materials needed and peace and quiet. If you're studying vocabulary, try to find words or phrases similar to the term to help you remember its definition."
Brittany Smart
Student, 10th Grade
Lumberton, North Carolina, USA
2007-09-17
"I listen to music, sit in my room, and do my studying."
Samantha Barrett
Student, Grade 9
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
2007-09-17
"Never take studies as a burden. Study once a day whenever you feel like it but with full concentration. Make up your mind to study the long and tough lessons first, and the short and easy ones at the end."
Afshan Naz
Student, 9th Grade
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2007-09-16
"If you study a topic many times you can understand the topic and even remember the topic in your brain. I usually do this in the morning."
Rilwana Farveen
Student, SEC 1
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2007-09-16
"Don't study for a test or quiz at the very last minute. You don't learn and you forget a lot of the info you tried to cram. If the teacher assigns a test or quiz, immediately start studying. It will help a lot! Did you know that 1 out of 4 students cram until the last minute? If you don't cram, you will find yourself knowing the information, and not just memorizing."
Fred L.
Teacher, 10th Grade Social Studies
Sydney, Australia
2007-09-15
"Use different study methods for different parts of each subject. For example, use flash cards to remember words and dates, draw a mind map linking important points, write practice essays and do practice questions, highlight your notes, rewrite your notes, and keep everything for review later. Listen to classical music, it has been suggested that one studies better while listening to quite relaxing classical music, especially Mozart. His music has been suggested as raising your I.Q."
Hannah P.
Student, Year 11 (5th Form)
Wellington, New Zealand
2007-09-14
"When studying in groups instead of keeping the music on and talking about irrelevant stuff quiz each other before you start and then read out loud material to one another and then quiz again."
Guy Ellen
Student, 8th Grade
Houston, Texas, USA
2007-09-13
"Make sure the place you study is always quiet."
Frank Catanzaro
Student, 9th Grade
Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
2007-09-12
"My study tip is to not schedule anything the night before a test or quiz. It's much better to stay home and study than to fail a test or quiz that is probably a big part of your grade."
Kayla Mendiola
Student, 9th Grade
Ft. Carson, Colorado, USA
2007-09-12
"Set a timer for a designated amount of time, say 15 minutes. While the timer is on, you can only study the one subject you have chosen. When the timer goes off, you can then get up and stretch, get a drink, eat a snack, take a nap, etc., but the only thing you can do while the timer is ticking is study! Then mark down how many segments you studied for each subject (how many times you set the timer). This helped get me through graduate school."
Charles R. Barr
Psychologist
Pasadena, California, USA
2007-09-12
"Not enough concentration? All the time your mind zooms around? No problem. Try different styles to read. Eventually you'll find some thing that suits you. You may use music, but not loud, rock, hip-hop etc. Try instrumentals like piano, violin, Yanni, etc. I tried it and it boosted my concentration a lot. Another way is to go word to word. Some say that bed is the worst reading place. I don't agree. A few people like me find bed the most comfortable because you have a lot of place for your books. Try to be regular. Don't let up or it will seriously affect your results. Always read thinking that tomorrow is your school final."
Justin Junaid
Student, 11th Grade
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2007-09-11
"Not enough place for your books? Getting messy? Here's a suggestion - use big tables like the kitchen table or maybe a table with lots of shelf space. You can also use a computer table (without computers, don't read near your PC because it will distract your mind). If it has a small shelf for the keyboard you can use it for your writing pads. Keep books on the main table so you can easily note things. You can also sit on your bed because it has lots of space. Choose your perfect time to read. Some people get lost away in dreams if it's too quiet. So choose if you like night or day. I bet your perfect time WILL give you a perfect reading boost."
Justin Junaid
Student, 11th Grade
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2007-09-11
"Some people find it easy to read when they eat. You can nibble some biscuits while reading. I do that though it risks getting fat. You can also use some fragrances around you. That also helps you study. Try to form a study group of 3 or 4 people. This works good for most kinds of questions. You can also choose a friend to read with. Always remember - studying in a group is loads better than studying alone (provided that the group is made with good or helpful students). For doing good in objective type questions study line by line. You can do colouring lines. It helps a lot. If you can do meditation, it's even better."
Justin Junaid
Student, 11th Grade
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2007-09-11
"I usually try to study everything that I need, but spend more time with things I am weak on. I try to study every day. It is not important how many hours you study. The most important part is the quality of studying. Having a good study program is necessary because it makes you know what you want to do and it adjusts your activities. Starting time and finishing time is different from person to person. Usually I start with difficult lessons. I take notes during my studying and go over my problems with teachers and my friends. Study everything from the first day."
Saeed Ranjbar
Student, 2nd Year High Scool
Tabriz, Iran
2007-09-11
"Study in several small sessions. Don't cram!"
Alisha K.
Student, 7th Grade
Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada
2007-09-11
"Find a good place to study free from distractions."
Anthony Gutierrez
Student, 12th Grade
Bernalilo, New Mexico, USA
2007-09-10
"If anyone offers to help you study, always consider it. Don't put off studying to a later and closer time to the test!"
Jada Edwards
Student, 6th Grade
Forest City, North Carolina, USA
2007-09-10
"Flashcards are the MOST effective way to study for most people. The repetition of the information helps you to recall, and allows you to pinpoint what you know and what you don't. It's a good idea to keep your flashcards even after the test is over. Just store them away in a safe place. You never know when you'll need them again, especially for finals."
Dea G.
Student, 11th Grade
Miami, Florida, USA
2007-09-09
"Studying at night is really good because at night the atmosphere is silent. Take some snacks with coffee and listen to music. Don't think that there are a lot of pages you have to complete. Just read and learn one by one."
Shanu Kalra
Student, 12th Grade
Delhi, India
2007-09-09
"While you are studying, concentrate on what you are studying. Don't think about T.V. or music and while you are studying, close your cell phone and organize your time to study."
Marwa Alamry
Student, 6th Grade
Muscat, Oman
2007-09-07
"Make Flash Cards. They're an easy, simple way to study various things."
Abby P.
Student, 7th Grade
Fayetteville, USA
2007-09-07
"Record yourself reading the notes that are needed for the test or quiz and relisten to it over and over again."
Lily H.
Student, 9th Grade
Tenafly, New Jersey, USA
2007-09-06
"Study smart and study hard, and pay attention when you are in class."
Qifah Livy
Student, Diploma In Science
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2007-09-05
"When you are studying, review your notes and then close your eyes to remember and also understand them. Make sure that on a test or quiz that you try your best. If you don't get the grade that you expected, then study the test your didn't do so well on and you will do better the next time you try."
Camille M.
Student, 6th Grade
Orlando, Florida, USA
2007-09-05
"Study smart and study hard! Pay attention when you are in class."
Qifah Livy
Student, Diploma In Science
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2007-09-05
"Whenever you think that you are not able to concentrate in your studies, never lose hope and have some time to relax. Study well."
Dakshit Sampat
Student, 12th
Rajkot, India
2007-09-04
"If you find it hard to get down to study clear your desk so that you have an empty space. When you sit down to work clear your mind and you will be able to start afresh each time without studying whilst being stressed and you are more likely to work harder and see the results of your efforts!"
Andrea Bowen
Other, Mature Student
Doncaster, United Kingdom
2007-09-04
"Have some fragrance around you, say room freshener or a fragrance stick - it really helps!"
Shriya Joshi
Student, High School
Pune, India
2007-09-03
"Around the beginning of your school year choose any classmate. Tell them that you would like to be their study buddy. Explain that this means that if you are absent or vice versa they can call you so that you know what was for homework. That way you don't get in trouble with your teacher. Especially when you are in Junior or Senior High! Now you can get your homework on time and not get in trouble."
Nathanial Blais
Student, Grade 8
Edmonton, Canada
2007-09-02
