How To Study Effectively?

I think the first thing you should focus on is finding a method that works for you. Usually, I would try not to focus on directly memorizing concepts that you are supposed to learn. If at all possible, try to understand why things work a certain way. For instance, if the test involves use of the quadratic formula, you might learn to derive the formula first so that it remains in your mind longer. You might also spend more time doing problems with the formula, so that you don't have to work on memorizing it--you remember it by using it often. You should also try to break up what you have to learn into smaller pieces. So, say you are studying for a history test. Instead of thinking, "I need to study for a history test", identify the specific topics you need to learn. Then go through the textbook (or whatever reading materials you have) and highlight things that seem important. A good way to gauge whether you've really understood the subject is to pretend you're teaching a class. If you think you are capable of explaining the concepts to another student, then you have mastered the subject and will be able to easily take the test. Also, taking notes may not be the thing for you. Consider (for certain classes) bringing a tape recorder and recording what the teacher says and then actually listening in class instead of frantically scribbling down notes. See if there's any difference when you get extra time in class to focus and process the information. Good luck!

when i was still studying, i study during the last minute. i don't like it but it works for me. anyway, what i do is i just remember some key words to help me out during the quizzes and exams. you should atleast make notes that works for you and not put them in sentence arrangements. using key words and short cuts will help you memorize them quicker. and oh, if you can, try not to study when it's too late at night and you're already sleepy. usually, you will just end up forgetting what you've studied about the next day.

My personal effective studying tip is to sleep early and wake up at midnight until wee hours in the morning where everything is so quiet and helps me become receptive and retain what I've studied.

determination of your own inside.

haha. i think the best way to study is to study wit company =) tht way we cant slack.

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dear friend! from your post, i guess about your problem. you are lost your interest and concentration in study. do the meditation and yoga from very known teacher. that is the one and only key for that problem. after finishing the yoga class you can do anything with perfect. thanks.

first,u should make yourself be interested in studying. interest is the best teacher. second,u should ask the good learners around yourself how they're studying,it will be more help. third, u should make a study plan to improve your studying.

Time management is of the essence when studying. You have to prepare a time table for your study period. Assign a certain time for each subject. Give more time to subjects you consider difficult and less for those that are easy. Be sure to strictly follow this schedule everyday. It is healthy to sleep early and then wake up early to study. When studying, make use of prompters. You can read the topic first and then get a pen and paper and write down in your own words, what you have understood. Do this until you're able to get all the significant points. When memorizing, undertand the concept first. You cannot memorize something you can't understand. When making of prompters, use those those that are easily remembered - like if you want to memorize these: Function of lipids: 1. Body temperature maintenance 2. energy source 3. component of biomembranes 4. basic cell structure of some hormones Then you can devise an prompter/acronym from the first letters of the functions: BBEC - could be your prompter. Each letter stands for each of the function. B= body temperature maintenance B = basic cell structure E = energy source C = commponent of biomembranes This is just an example. I'm sure you got my point. Good luck.

If you have been trying real hard and studying all the time just to have a better grade but still failed, then I guess what you lack is interest on the things that you study. I had once been there. I was aiming to get a better grade and I tried everything that I knew to reach my goal. I searched in the internet for a couple of tips that could help me with my mission but I ended up getting the same grade simply because I was studying without being interested to the things being taught in school. Effort is one thing but interest makes a whole lot of difference. Actually, if you are interested on what you are studying, then it lessens the effort for you to understand it. Everything will just fall in to place when you gain an interest over something. If you find it hard to be interested, do the next best thing that I did, think of the consequences. It's the next best thing aside from interest. I constantly remind myself, "If I don't study now, then I would get a low score. Then I would fail in this subject. Then I would have to enroll for this subject again. And I have to stay another semester in college. Then I won't get a job as soon as possible. Companies will look down on my resume because of my failed mark. Then I would be poor. I can't get myself a decent house." And the list goes on. It's really effective for me. Try it. :)