2007 Study Tips Archive

“Stay patient and never give up, and believe in yourself!”

“If you are taking big tests like the MSA or HSA, it’s important to stay calm and not freak out. Make no stray marks on your test. Do not cheat or lie about cheating.”

“I study EVERYDAY for about an hour and a half. This helps me a lot, it helps me retrace the steps I took when I wrote my notes. That is a big chunk of the reason why I’m an ‘A’ student. If you stay smart and take your time, you will have an ‘A’ grade within a semester.”

“Study with an open mind.”

“If you are lying on your bed and you are too lazy to work, then try to stand up, prepare your homework things, and start working because no one will be behind you to tell you do your homework ok get busy.”

“When taking a test, I believe that you should read the directions, relax, and take a deep breath. Go through every question thoroughly and completely. Skip a question if it doesn’t come to you. Pace yourself. Don’t think too hard. DO YOUR BEST!”

“I find it easier if you spread out your studying. You can never start studying too early!”

“I study in a place that makes me feel at peace such as my sun porch or in a church. Sitting on the grass and putting a blanket on the nice warm grass, I get lots of reading done. Studying this way is peaceful and quiet, and nature has a way of making you feel good.”

“You need to study every day of the week if you expect to pass to the next grade and go on to college. No college will accept you if you don’t have the grades. You need an ‘A’ average to get into college. So it’s important to study, study, study, study.”

“I have taken many tests and here is a trick with word problems. Do not just add all the numbers up. You have to really read the problem. If you do not understand it the first time, read it over and over until you understand it.”

“When writing a research paper, it is always best to have a large flat surface to work on so that you can spread out your sources. The kitchen table works well for this. Also, book stands (like cookbook stands) are great for holding up large textbooks while reading or studying. That will save your neck and back from a lot of pain.”

“To do well in every exam, the most important thing is to study regularly. It’s not hard to do well if you study regularly, but you must remember to (1) not do anything entertaining within 30 minutes from starting to study; (2) read problems intensively; (3) note down any problems you have while reading; and (4) fill sheets of paper with things you often forget and read these before the exam.”

“Always try to read in a comfortable place. If you read in a uncomfortable place you’ll lose attention and that won’t help you study. While taking notes choose a big table. I myself use a computer table with big space and shelves. Play music if it helps you to concentrate but not on high volume.”

“Patience and perseverance are the essentials for success in an examination.”

“Write the thing to study repeatedly on a sheet of paper about 25-40 times.”

“When taking a test: 1. Review the entire test looking to see how many points each problem is worth. 2. Begin each problem: a. Read it fully without writing anything down – writing information down before you read the entire problem tends to lead to assumptions about the problem and missed information. b. Highlight key information. c. Write down key information. d. Begin to solve the problem. e. Move on if you struggle at all. f. Check time and move swiftly; don’t take an extraordinary amount of time on any particular problem. 3. Review the test and make sure you put your name on it.”

“When you study, try to study in a place where you won’t get distracted by things like a TV, phones, or a computer (unless you need to use the computer to study). If you do use a computer for studying, DON’T LOSE FOCUS. If you go on the computer to do a research paper, don’t end up playing solitaire. There’s a big chance that you would not do good on the paper. And also, if you are the kind of person who likes to procrastinate, try to plan something like going to the movies after you study. That way you would want to get studying over with and you would actually do it, even though its just because you want to do something afterwards. At least you are done.”

“When you study a chapter for an exam, review it frequently until the time of the exam, even if the exam is a year away. You don’t need to review the whole chapter, but you can review only the skeleton of the chapter. Use mnemonics to remember information presented in the form of numbers and other difficult information you frequently forget.”

“Always focus. Never be distracted.”

“Study in a quiet place.”

“When I want to study I say to myself, ‘Mark, you don’t want to be doing this ALL night.’ I have ADD and it is hard to focus. Doing this reminds me of the reality of not focusing. You may want to try it. If you don’t get it done, just be honest with your authority figure. They should or hopefully will understand and be human. We all have faults.”

“When you have a big test such as an exam, have someone make up some questions for you that might be on the test. I had my grandma ask me questions about my history and i do struggle in History and I got an A- on my test.”

“You should breathe deeply before you start to take the BIG test like the SAT or ISTEP. Take a lot of notes about the test. Ask your teacher if she can help you get a tutor to help you study for the test.”

“I read a whole paragraph and once I understand it, I write small points about it and review them frequently. I solve as many problems as possible and review questions from past tests to make sure I will be able to answer questions on a test of a similar level. I try to cover all the topics. In case there is no time, I just read a few chapters one or two times.”

“Study must come first!”

“Always pay good attention in class so you could take good notes so you could have them if you are going to take a test and you could study the notes too.”

“What I do to study is I use note cards. I find this a lot easier than any other way possible. If you are a visual learner this is for you. You can use different colors so that you remember things from the colors. I don’t know if this will work for you but it works for me.”

“Study days before the test or quiz.”

“I read and make some cards to study. In some cases, I make a summary. For math, I go over most of the problems I saw in class.”

“If you want to do well in an exam, you must study hard and regularly. Before an exam, you must check the problems first. Then you must remember not to panic. You must try to bring out the best of yourself. Keep faith in your own worth. Try to answer the best. Just think that you can do it.”

“I am a student from Taiwan and I go to an American school. We have lots of tests there and I always study by going over my homework and doing it again. Or maybe I just look over my notes for a period of time.”

“Try to learn your perfect environment for studying. Many people find it easier to read in an environment that others don’t. I myself have a friend who loves to read with heavy metal music. And he is also a good student. That is why you should pick a suitable place for reading. Use a big space to read. Use a big table for making notes. Many people like to read in the garden, roof, or an open place. That’s why you should pick a good place for you and start reading. The environment influences your study.”

“When you need to study any topic, manage your time as follows: (a) have enough time to read the topic (b) give yourself time to understand what your read (c) make time to revise what you read.”

“If you are in need to study vocabulary, flashcards are the way to go. Also, if you are a visual learner, flashcards help too.”

“When I study, I go on AIM and review things with my friends. It’s a really fun way to study. It also can be a lot more fun than studying by yourself.”

“Read your notes through at least twice to get the full understanding. Then from what you have read try putting it in your own words. That way you can easily remember the information you have read.”

“Study English.”

“I believe you should get a copy of your syllabus and then summarize according to the points needed to know. Why study what you do not need to know.”

“Do not learn by heart. You should understand first and you should also know the main points. Talk with yourself. Be the teacher yourself. I mean explain to yourself on a white board or on a paper. Work according to your syllabus.”

“Take notes about coming events on stick-it paper, and then stick the info on your locker or binder!”

“Practice with as many past papers as possible. If you don’t know the answer, look for it your textbooks and notes.”

“Hi, my name is Jordyn and one important tip everyone should do is never give up and study until you know it by heart.”

“I am a very visual person and when I decided to go back to school, I wanted anything I knew I would go back to often to be easily accessible. I found colored adhesive tabs for all of my books, including my notes that I could label in my words and get to easily during class and during tests. It has helped me tremendously.”

“Guys, when studying the first thing you have to do is say to yourself today I am going to study and state your goal and know why you want to study. Make a timetable for yourself and study in short bursts every day. I sometimes get a chapter of science done in four hours a night. Enjoy what you are doing. Use mnemonics a lot. Try to find what kind of learner you are. There are 3 types of learners. They are kinesthetic, auditory, and visual learners. If you find what kind of learner you are it will be much easier for you to learn and study and you will enjoy it more.”

“I find that concentration in studying, or any academic activity, for that matter, is key. In order to get studying, writing an essay, etc. done, I make sure I do not get out of my chair. This gets rid of all distractions, like getting to up watch TV or get food, and almost always guarantees that I will focus on what I am supposed to do and get the job done.”

“I study often and in the times I have vacant time. Studying is my habit for me to mature. This helps me to improve my reading/writing skills. For instance, I should really focus on my topic and just be relaxed or concentrate in my studying for me to understand.”

“Read the subject carefully.”

“Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today?”

“I try and make up my own test, and then take it. It really gets things into your mind.”

“Sometimes use a perfume (not too strong) and spray it while you are studying for a test. Then the day of your test, use that same perfume and you will remember what you studied! IT WORKS FOR ME AND MY FRIENDS!”

“I am only in year eight and have school every single day of the week. This means more homework than I can handle. My tip is practice, practice, practice, and more PRACTICE, trying to avoid TV and the computer. Buy books or ask for extra tutoring. It really helped me and I improved a lot. So just sit down and do work, work, WORK. If you are on holiday you might as well work too. But try to eat healthy and become active to have the strength to do the impossible!”

“Go to the library! Turn the cell phone off. It is amazing how fast you can advance in your studying than if you are home, even if you turn off the tv, radio, phone. If it is the middle of the night and you still haven’t finished studying and you are falling asleep, GO TO REST! Sleep for a couple of hours and wake up at 4-5 am to continue studying. After taking a shower you will be surprised how much and how fast you can learn so early in the morning, and you will retain more from what you studied one day before than if you do not sleep at all. Just set up the alarm clock so you do not oversleep so you can finish what you need for the test.”