Mabel Said:

study habits and school habits?

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No two people study the same way, and there is little doubt that what works for one person may not work for another. However, there are some general techniques that seem to produce good results. No one would argue that every subject that you have to take is going to be so interesting that studying it is not work but pleasure. We can only wish.

Effective study skills must be practiced in order for you to improve. It is not enough to simply "think about" studying; you have to actually do it, and in the process use information from what you do to get better. This is the central idea of this page. All that follows depends on this single concept. There is a saying that goes like this: "Practice doesn't make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect." If you want to be an achiever, take this saying to heart.

The value of a schedule

Before you even begin to think about the process of studying, you must develop a schedule. If you don't have a schedule or plan for studying, then you will not have any way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected comes up. A good, well thought out schedule can be a lifesaver. It's up to you to learn how develop a schedule that meets your needs, revise it if necessary, and most important, follow it.

A schedule saves time

All schedules should be made with the idea that they can be revised. A good schedule keeps you from wandering off course. A good schedule, if properly managed, assigns time where time is needed, but you've got to want to do it!

Making every hour count

A schedule should take into account every class, laboratory, lecture, social event, and other work in which you engage. There are givens such as classes and so on that have to be incorporated. You must focus on the other "free time" available and how you will use it. Make a weekly schedule and block off the 24 hour day in one hour increments. Indicate times for classes, labs, lectures, social, and work time. Also block off a period for sleeping each day. With what is left over, plan time for study. This gives you a rough road map of the time available. Of course, you can revise your schedule as circumstances warrant.

When to study

The problem of when to study is critical. A good rule of thumb is that studying should be carried out only when you are rested, alert, and have planned for it. Last minute studying just before a class is usually a waste of time.

Studying for lecture courses

If your study period is before the lecture class, be sure you have read all the assignments and made notes on what you don't understand. If the study period is after the lecture class, review the notes you took during class while the information is still fresh.

Studying for recitation courses

For classes that require recitation, such as foreign language, be sure to schedule a study period just before the class. Use the time to practice. Sometimes, practice with others can help sharpen your skills in a before-class study period.

Making and revising a schedule

Don't be afraid to revise your schedule. Schedules are really plans for how you intend to use your time. If your schedule doesn't work, revise it. You must understand that your schedule is to help you develop good study habits. Once you have developed them, schedule building becomes easier.


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The Process of Study

How to use your time

Time is the most valuable resource a student has. It is also one of the most wasted of resources. The schedule you develop should guide you in how to allocate the available time in the most productive manner. Sticking to your schedule can be tough. Don't dribble away valuable time. Avoiding study is the easiest thing in the world. It's up to you to follow the schedule you prepared. A good deal of your success in high school or college depends on this simple truth.

Where to study

You can study anywhere. Obviously, some places are better than others. Libraries, study lounges or private rooms are best. Above all, the place you choose to study should not be distracting. Distractions can build up, and the first thing you know, you're out of time and out of luck. Make choosing a good physical environment a part of your study habits.

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Allison Said:

How can I enhance my study habits before the school year?

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I think the biggest help is having the motivation to study. If you don't really care about a subject, you probably aren't going to find it worth studying.

Certainly, it'll be easier to find motivation in college, since you can choose your classes to fit your interests. But in high school, I think a lot of it is finding out if there's something about a subject that relates it to something that you DO like. For example, a lot of musicians that I know have a pretty naive view of physics; they don't think it applies to their lives. Ironically, though, music is driven by physics and can help understand why instruments work the way they do. So when I was in college, a lot of musician friends ended taking "The Physics of Music" and enjoyed despite not liking the regular freshman physics course.

So I think it's a connection like that that you'll have to discover. This would probably end up being more of a life skill than anything else, to be honest. A counselor/adviser/teacher could help you discover some links here.

If you are in high school, you could decide that you need to get into a prestigious school, which would necessitate studying pretty hard and doing very well in your classes. I think that's ultimately a short-sighted decision, but it could serve as motivation. For some of my other friends in college, they needed to do well in their classes since they were government-sponsored international students. So school/good grades are perfectly viable motivations.

Rose Said:

what are the influence of social habits on the study habits of high school students?

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well not all high schoolers do badly... but those that do most probably are just stuck on myspace, facebook, and instant messenger all the time. yes many i know work and babysit and such but only on weekends. also i think that a lot of students in troubled neighborhoods dont even care about school.

Julie Said:

Good School Study Habits?

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Be sure to plan in advance. Know when your tests are coming up and start studying for them as soon as possible. Ask tons of questions to the teacher about the things you're confused about. Also, be sure to take care of yourself! Get 8 hours of sleep everynight, drink water and eat healthy, so that way you won't get sick and nothing will interfere with your school work. Good luck and hope I helped!!

Lisa Said:

Why is it important to pursue a degree that study habits that are used in high school?

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I think studying at university/college takes the study skills you've learnt at school and builds on them. So, for instance, in order to study for a degree you need to be able to motivate yourself to get the work done in the time available; at school you have to do this with homework. At school you learn the basics of researching your answers - looking things up in books, on the internet, and so on - and you need this skill for further study. You learn exam techniques, essay bwriting skills, thingslike that, all of which you need as a foundation for your degree studies. And so on... I'm sure you can think of lots of other similar parallels, too.