Study Habits

“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.”

As a student how do you improve your study habits? Many teens out there had the experience of struggling with a particular subject at school, with feeling anxious or unprepared before a test, or with feeling unsure about why learning and achieving at school can feel so difficult at times.

Studying is very important for your life if you want to achieve something more. Studying is important in order to truly learn the information. It is said that information will stick with you longer if you study out the reasoning behind the information. To better remember what you study you should read the material, write down the important points.

To Improve Study Habits:
*Spend some time studying for not just one, but a few nights before your exam. That will help you to feel more confident and knowledgeable about the material.
*Do a quick review of the material the day of the test – whether in the morning before you leave for school, or during a lunch period or study hall before your exam. This is not when you want to get the bulk of your studying done – but more of a quick reminder of the things you have already learned.
*Find someone who can help you study – a friend, parent, or tutor. Have that person take your textbook and/or notes and ask you to explain in detail about the material that will be on the test.
*Find a quiet place to study – whether your room, a home office, the local library – but be a in a place where you will not be distracted by other people, phones, the television, etc.
*Keep a date book or calendar readily available and write down when you plan on doing what assignments. This can help you to break down larger assignments so that you are not feeling overwhelmed in one sitting with a lengthy project. In addition, it can help you to be sure that you have scheduled when to study and do homework in a way that will not interfere with social or extra-curricular commitments.