study technique

explain your study techniques/habits to a high-school student who is quickly approaching finals week.

inb4 step one is logging off, i have that down

Unplug your internet and just force yourself :( I was never really able to study because I was/am always too distracted by other things to do it properly. When I know I have to study for exams...I just turn off anything that can distract me and painfully get the studying over with.

I found that once I actually started, I could focus pretty well. Granted, I'd start studying at like 2am the day of the exam, I could knock out a good couple of hours once I started. Just separate yourself from everything, go to the library, sit at the kitchen table, or do I like I did and study in a closet. Sounds like "just do it", but idk it seemed like good advice as I was typing it

don't try and remove yourself from EVERYTHING to study - give yourself periods of time to study, then do something to relax and let loose a bit, then get back to it. refresh yourself on material you were somewhat comfortable with until you're comfortable with it, then do it again for good measure. go through the new stuff, go back over the old stuff to make sure what you retained. rinse and repeat. i've never traded sleep for study, especially since i don't remember stuff well after i sleep, so i see no point in staying up into the wee hours of the morning and getting like two hours' worth of a nap before the test... that's RIDICULOUS.

in any case i mostly study through osmosis, or review myself just before whatever exams i might be taking and synthesize a broad amount of information. i've always been a good test taker and honestly if you aren't the type to be able to sit down and study, very small, frequent periods of broad memorization will probably be the most beneficial.

Make a timetable! If you make a timetable it'll seem horrid before you start but once you get into it you'll be fine. Starting on the first day is always the hardest but once you're an hour in to the first session you'll be ok from then onwards. If you set yourself a goal for what you need to get done each day then it's a good way to keep your progress in check too and it gives you something to work towards.

I have no advice. I had so many F's in school, it was like my report card was stuttering to call me a failure.

back in highschool, i always took notes during class. writing helps me remember things. also, i always made notecards for everything. i feel like i killed an entire forest lol.

If your procrastination is working against you, work with your procrastination instead. I was really into Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 and Pokemon in high school, and that always made me not want to study. So, instead of turning everything off and dedicating myself to my books for a couple hours like a good student, I started naming my various roller coasters after important facts I was supposed to know. It might not have been as effective as studying outright, but it got me looking through my notes and the act of thinking about your studies while playing a game that you normally used to escape said studies worked relatively well. It made it more fun, and I would "study" for hours on end. It might not be your ticket to straight A's, but if you're fine with a few B's, then it was good enough for me.

Plus S=O/H, C=A/H, and T=O/A (my triple racing coasters) were some of the biggest hits in the park. They brought in a lot of money, and a higher grade in math, haha.

In other words, make studying a game. It works wonders.

have some online buds help out, otherwize, main tab it and put on a soundtrack

I study whilst browsing PC 8)
But, I focus on my studies too much, I miss my VM for about 30 minutes or so.

Due tomorrow... DO TOMORROW! If you leave it to the last minute, cram and pray the exam gods will bless you with a pass.


I kid, don't listen to me I had internal subjects and barely exams.

Don't panic! If you're feeling nervous before an exam, simply surf that wave with conviction. I find that helps me a lot, as does a cool head when the time comes to face those daunting slips of paper.

I don't have advice just one line for when you hit college C's get degrees. In high school my way of passing was straight A's then bombing mid terms and finals.

For me, I'm the type of student who has better long-term memory than short-term memory so consistent and steady memorization of notes that starts early is what I do. Also, I have to study with music, and I believe music helps a lot in gearing your brain to get into the mood. Just go with whatever playlist you find that works (I don't believe in the whole Mozart effect theory. I know I'll fall asleep reading my notes while listening to classical music xD). Furthermore, if you know that home is not a conducive environment to study, don't do it at home. Like duh. Find a place that you feel is suitable for you and poses no disruption. Also, don't study for hours on end lest you go bust. Give yourself breaks every 30-45mins to let your brain take a breather. Overflowing yourself with streams of information will likely result in lower absorption and understanding. The most important factor is determination, I feel. If you determined to excel, you'll make it happen. That's usually what everyone needs to start finding success.

Download this and force yourself to study, that's what I'm doing right now