Studying can seem super time-consuming and difficult to students. Especially if you spend hours studying, and still flunk your test. In reality, It isn’t as hard as you think it is. Everyone has different preferences. What might work for others, might not work for you (and that’s completely fine.) Finding the “best” way to study is constantly evolving. It isn’t something that should be done right before a test, nor late at night.
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Get Rid Of Distractions
Distractions play a major role in the ineffectiveness of studying. The biggest distraction for students are their cellphones. What works for me is flipping over my phone so that it faces the table and is no longer upright. This greatly lessens the chance of you checking your notifications.
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Take Notes
Taking notes on paper is significantly better than digital note-taking. It is scientifically proven that students who wrote notes (compared to typing), remembered more and had a deeper understanding of the material.
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Make A Study Schedule/Plan
The longer you study, the better. However, don’t burn yourself out as that can do as much harm as not studying at all. Personally, I think that 1-3 hours a day is reasonable. If you’re new to studying, start with 45 minutes then slowly work your way upwards. Studying isn’t supposed to be something that you dread. The time that you dedicate to school doesn’t have to just be studying. You can do your homework and catch up on any assignments that you may have missed. (Don’t forget to take short breaks.)
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Talk To Your Teachers
Communication is key. If you’re really struggling in a subject, the best thing to do would be talk to a parent/guardian or teacher. Whomever you decide to talk to, they can get you a tutor or personally help you with what you’re struggling with.
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Test Yourself
Testing yourself is an effective way of seeing how much knowledge you retained. You can find quizzes online, or you can be creative and make your own test.
At the end of the day, studying pays off. You might not notice a major change at first, but the more you do it, the more you improve.
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