Study methods (1 Viewer)

[Mark576]

Hey I trying to prepare myself for year 11 by ensuring great studying habits. What are some effective methods of studying that some of you use? it can be for science, maths, etc.

thanks​

 

[SoulSearcher]

http://community.boredofstudies.org...preliminary-hsc/110724/study-tips-thread.html
http://community.boredofstudies.org...minary-hsc/115509/motivation-tips-thread.html
http://community.boredofstudies.org/128/general-discussion-preliminary-hsc/48858/study-tips.html
These may help you out.

 

[PrettyVacant]

To remember things, I make up acrostic poems using the first letter of each word I have to remember. These can get really long when studying something in Science. But I make sure to keep them catchy. These serve me well.
Oh yeah, and make notes. Lots of them. I use those 48 page exercise books you can get at OfficeWorks for 1 cent when they're having a back to school sale. I get about a hundred (limited 20/customer so bring a lot of people or something) and that will set you back about a dollar. Pretty cheap for a step-up in study habits.

 

[James747]

Study frequently in short "bursts" and make plenty of notes. ^^

 

[mednerd]

study reguarly, make notes...study extra in the holidays. Many say it's crazy to do like 6+ hours a day in the holz...but if u think about it...like 2 hours in the morning. then 2 hours after lunch...then 2 hours in the afternoon. 2 more at in the night ...that's like 8 hours already...with 2 hour breaks in between

 

[priesty]

dont forget that breaks are important.

if you are finding it hard to concentrate too long, shorten the time spent studying, but then also shorten the break time a bit in order to maximise efficiency. you wouldnt want to spend 1.5 hours studying, then 3 hours in front of the tv or anything. and keep the breaks simple, go for a walk, clear your mind.... you dont want to just get ur mind busy with other things which will not be an effective break as u really havent given ur concentration span rest.

 

[charmedforeva]

I set myself goals.. Like I study 2 hours of ,say, maths and then afterwards go do something i like.. That way I'm motivated to do get through the study..

 

[z600]

pull out the internet cable...

 

[zdzislaw]

Make sure you don't work so hard that you burn out. This is what happened to my sis in year 11. She learnt tho for year 12. I'm proud to say she got UAI of 100!
So yeah, learn from her study ALL YEAR ROUND ( this is my sis) not cram at the end!

 

[muttiah]

dont watch tv in ur breaks.. ym teacher who is a phD in science said dat u get short term memory if u watch tv when ur having a break.. but AFTER u study u can watch tv.. also dont listen to music whilst ur studying.. maybe classical music is good...

 

[SoulSearcher]

I can't seem to concentrate without some music in the background

 

[airie]

^Or maybe you just like the feeling of having music in your ear

 

[Miagi]

pull out the internet cable...

lmao u can always plug it bak in lmao

 

[Miagi]

I can't seem to concentrate without some music in the background

best strat for me to

 

[SoulSearcher]

^Or maybe you just like the feeling of having music in your ear

Probably

 

[simonloo]

Although I've never tried it, I've heard Trance music is the best to listen to if you want to study/concentrate.

 

[203132]

try studying with friends...
study buddies~!!
works pretty well...for some people that is...
it's worth a try...and fun

 

[vulgarfraction]

I don't really do any of those things they tell you to do..

I usually don't listen to music unless I'm making notes and don't need full concentration/understanding or I'm practising.

I find that sugar and/or caffeine helps. A lot.

And it takes me ages, like ten, fifteen minutes just to settle in if I don't like the subject. So I generally minimise number of sessions and go for longer. Otherwise I fit it in whenever if I'm desperately lacking in time.

Depends on the subject, I guess. Testing yourself and gauging your approximate ability/knowledge is good.

But go with the caffeine. =D