Studying!

We all know that we would rather spend our time after school relaxing after a hard day but this is not always the case as we have to study.  I thought it would be helpful sharing how I study for tests and exams as we are heading back to school! 

For a subject such as Biology or Science, I would gather all my notes that I was given by the teacher and highlight the important sections. It is always handy to ask your teacher if there is a revision sheet or a list of the topics that the test or exam is on as you can focus on studying on those topics.

After highlighting , I make a revision sheet by typing out all the sections I highlighted onto a word document. It is helpful in the long run to type out your notes as you can re-use them for exams without worrying they would get lost.

I would then go through the revision sheet and read through it a couple of times and sometimes I would write out my revision sheet onto a piece of paper. I find writing the information makes me understand the topic better.

For languages or learning vocabulary I find cue cards extremely helpful. I create my cue cards online on the website "Brainscape" as when I usually make paper cue cards I always seem to lose them. 

The only bad thing about my study habits is that it takes a lot of effort and time, but in the end when you get a good mark it is all worth it!

Other Helpful Tips!

1. Clear out your work space so you have a neat area to study in. By having a messy work area you are highly likely to get distracted by the objects around you.

2. Don't play music that you are likely to sing to as it will distract you from studying. Trust me when I listen to one direction I can never concentrate properly. 

3. For exams, it is helpful to review revisions sheets and cue cards you have made for previous topics and old worksheets you have completed.

4. It is very important to take breaks in-between your study session, as without breaks it can decrease your performance in studying.

5. If you have no motivation, think about something you really want such as maybe a makeup product and if you get a good score on your test you can reward yourself.

I hope these tips helped you!

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment down below.

(ignore the 1d book)

Whitney x