Developing healthy study habits can elevate every student’s level of learning and performance. Establishing a routine to study lessons; for understanding and for test preparation, is a proactive approach to academic success. Engaging in lesson reviews throughout the school week is a student’s opportunity to check for understanding and prepare for any assessments or testing. Performance results on reviews, quizzes or tests are helpful, to students and teachers, as a measure of skill sets, levels of understanding, and study habits.
Here is a list of good study habits to develop:
- Establish a study space: Find a place to study that minimizes distractions.
- Create a study plan: Schedule when and what you’ll study.
- Use a planner or calendar to stay on track.
- Set goals: Make a list of study goals and check them off when completed.
- Take breaks: Pause between study sessions, to exercise or eat a healthy snack.
- Study with a group: actively participate and identify concepts or questions.
- Ask for help: Reach out to tutors, professors, or classmates for help.
- Get enough sleep: Make sure you’re taking care of yourself.
- Avoid procrastination: Follow a plan to work on assignments to not fall behind.
- Reward yourself: Celebrate your accomplishments.
- Review with these suggested methods:
- Flash Cards
- Matching Game
- Memorization Exercises
- Outlining/highlighting notes
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