STUDENTS of all ages can benefit from extra study.but how can students make studying more effective. Schools.nsw.edu.au has these tips:
- Schedule study times and breaks. A timetable can help to spread the subjects evenly.
- Make sure the environment students are studying in is away from interruptions.
- Study different subjects each day and study them in differing ways to avoid boredom.
- Ensure students have breaks and plenty of good food, water and physical activity.
- Students should give themselves a reward for studying, such as watching their favourite TV show or seeing friends.
- Students can ask others to quiz them on what they have learnt from their study, by creating questions, or using questions from past exams.
There are also apps available for phone and iPad that could help students to study effectively.
Details: schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/ highschool/studyingtips.php.
When sitting down to study, students should have the materials they require, such as text books, laptop computers, and highlighters to ensure they can concentrate effectively.
