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Includes more than 1,500 useful study tips submitted by students, teachers, and parents from all over the world. The tips range from elementary school through college, and even graduate school. You will see an archive of tips going all the way back to 2007.
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Here are two study tips from over 1,500 tips submitted by students and teachers
When I sit to study and some answers are very difficult to learn, then I sing a song in tune. I put the answer into a familiar song such as the Happy Birthday song, or a song from a movie I like. Then I sing the song with the question and answer several times until I can sing it by heart. Then I can sing that song when the question comes up again.
Yash Jaiswal, Student, 10th India
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Fortitude is necessary. Do not give up. Keep working until you get it or ask for help. My education is my key to a good life as a professional. I stay well fed and get good sleep so I can be attentive in class and when I work at home.
Shandu K., Student, 8th Year India
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Don't Assume Understanding
Teachers often make the mistake of asking students if they understand something. Students will almost always say that they do, even when they don't. Instead, ask them to explain it to you. You can then expand their understanding.
Good Writing Position
Whether your students are writing in print or cursive (a disappearing form), they can improve the legibility of their writing by maintaining a good writing position. Writing in a good position promotes proper size, formation, and spacing of letters