The 10 Study Habits of Successful Students:
Successful students have good study habits. They apply these habits to all of their classes. Read about each study habit below and work to develop any study habit that you do not currently use. I’m sure that you will see a pay off when you look at your grade card!
1. Try not to do too much studying at one time. If you try to do too much studying at one time, you will tire and your studying will not be every effective. Space the work you have to do over shorter periods of time. Taking short breaks will restore your mental energy.
2. Plan specific times for studying. Study time is any time you are doing something related to schoolwork. It can be completing assigned readying, working on a paper or project, or studying for a test. Schedule specific times throughout the week for your study time.
3. Try to study at the same times each day.
4. Set specific goals for study times. Studying at the same times each day establishes a routine that becomes a regular part of your life, just like sleeping and eating. When a scheduled study time comes up during the day, you will be mentally prepared to begin studying. Goals will help you stay focused and monitor your progress. Simply sitting down to study has LITTLE value. You must be clear about what you want to accomplish during your study times.
5. Start studying when planned. You may delay starting your studying because you don’t like an assignment or think it is too hard. A delay in studying is called “PROCRASTINATION.” If you procrastinate for any reason, you will find it difficult to get everything done when you need to. You may rush to make up the time you wasted getting started, resulting in careless work and errors.
6. Work on the assignment you find most difficult first. Your most difficult assignment will require the most effort. Start with your most difficult assignment since this is when you have the most mental energy.
7. Review notes before beginning an assignment. Reviewing your notes can help you make sure you are doing an assignment correctly. Also, your notes may include information that will help you complete an assignment.
8. Avoid interruptions when studying. When friends call or text you during your study times, your work is interrupted and it’s not that easy to get back on track. Better to turn off your cell phone and concentrate on what work you have to do.
9. Call another student when you have difficulty with an assignment. This is a case where “two heads may be better than one.”
10.Review schoolwork over the weekend. Weekends should be fun but there is also time to do some review. This will help you be ready to go on Monday morning when another school week begins.
These 10 study habits can help you throughout your education. Make sure they are your study habits.
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Get organized!
ü Use an agenda book to keep track of assignments. This is a great way to stay organized and keep track of deadlines.
ü Keep track of long term tests and assignments so that you are planning your study time.
ü Have specific binders and folders for each class.
ü Be at school every day. Attendance is vital to your school success.
ü Check Progress Book to monitor your assignments and grades.
ü Take advantage of your resources. Ask parents, teachers and peers for help when you need it.
Websites that you may find to be helpful:
www.fastweb.com (Free Scholarship Search Service)
www.zinch.com (College and Scholarship Search)
http://www.ed.gov/parent-and-family-engagement
www.scholarships.com (Free Scholarship Search Service)
www.fafsa.ed.gov (Official FAFSA website)
www.finaid.org (Financial Aid Information)
www.testprepreview.com (Test prep)
www.sat.collegeboard.com/practice (SAT practice questions)
www.studyguidezone.com/actttest.htm (ACT practice website)
www.ncaa.org (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
www.naia.org (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
www.commonapp.org (Common Application)
