Effective study habits make learning new material a lot more efficient. Take some time to analyze your existing study habits and areas where you can improve. Below are some of the suggestions for you to think about.
- Pre-read: Read the material before class to get a general topic overview. This will help you focus on the crucial information during class and make it easy to follow.
- Take and review notes: Take notes during class to help you stay focused and remember the important information. Be sure to write down key terms, concepts, and examples. When you review your notes practice active recall and parallel recalling
- Study in a focused mode: Train and use your ability to focus. When you work in a highly focused state, you learn and understand the material better and faster.
- Practice active recall: Make your learning time efficient. Active recall is proven to be more efficient than plain reviewing. Retell what you learned to yourself. Ask yourself questions and answer them.
- Space-out study time: Create a study schedule and stick to it. This will help you stay on track and make sure you have enough time to cover all of the material.
- Find a study partner: Find a study partner to help you stay motivated and accountable. You can quiz each other, discuss the material, and help each other understand difficult concepts.
- Get enough physical activity and sleep: Being in good physical form helps your brain work better. Getting some physical activity and getting enough sleep is essential for learning. When you’re well-rested, you’re more likely to be able to focus and remember the material.
By following these study habits, you can improve your understanding of the material and get better grades.
