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STUDYING
Help boost your grades with these helpful study tips.
Jack Swank Staff Writer
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hether you have a perfect 4.0 GPA or are currently struggling with grades, these studying tips can help make studying easier and more enjoyable. Although some of these tips may seem obvious, it never hurts to reinforce these positive points. For more study tips make sure to check out www.princetonreview.com.
Study In A Comfortable Place Studying in a place where you are comfortable can really increase the effectiveness of a study session. Most would say that studying in a quiet environment is the best option, but everyone is different, and some people work best with background noise or music.
Use Quizlet Quizlet is a great resource that uses virtual flash cards and has additional features like the learn, write, spell and test study options. Many teachers and/or classmates have Quizlets that you can use to study for an upcoming assessment.
Set Reminders Whether they are on a phone or planner, reminders can keep thoughts organized and can be used as a list, so you do not waste time. Reminders can also help you remember assignments you have due.
Use Acronyms or Phrases Just like the acronym “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally,” also known as “PEMDAS,” acronyms and phrases can aid in memorization and usually give a simple solution to a complex concept.
Stay After School Although it is time spent out of your day, staying after school for a class can help improve grades. It also shows teachers that you are making the extra effort in their class.
Turn Off Social Media Social media can pose as an obstacle to studying by being a distraction and also causing procrastination. There are apps that can lock out your social media for a set amount of time if you can not find the will to do it yourself.
Watch Informative Videos Sometimes a concept is not explained as well as it could have been in class. One solution to this issue is watching informative videos to clarify unexplained concepts. Also, some people are better at learning visually.
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help Asking for help at times can be hard, but by asking for help from those who already know the concept(s), you can save time and effort that would be used to find the answer yourself.
Practice Makes Permanence Repetition can help in the remembering of formulas, processes and definitions, but practice can also be permanent so make sure that you are studying the correct things.
Take A Break Taking a break can help you work more efficiently because it can help clear your mind from stressful situations. It can also give you a new view on whatever you are working on. Photo source: iconfinder.
