How To Study
- Get rid of all distractions (turn off TV and radio, unplug phone).
- Concentrate on the material at hand, don't let your mind wander.
- Study for short periods, intensely, and then take a break.
Example:
--Study 15 minutes, take a five minute break --get up, stretch, walk around the room, get a glass of water.
--Come back, quick review, and go on to new material.
--Repeat. - You should never study for more than two hours at a time.
- You should devote a minimum of two hours of study (not recopying notes)
per hour of course per week (not getting ready,-collecting notes, getting
pens, etc.).
Example: For a three-hour course, give six hours of study per week.
- Time of day --don't study late at night. You are physically tired. Early in the day--even get up earlier in the morning. Studies show that the mind is sharpest in the morning.
- Study groups (two, three, or more people asking each other questions over
the material) help if everyone is prepared.
--One person comprehends differently from another and may be able to ask a question in a different way than you thought of the material. - Flash cards are useful for learning vocabulary.
- Ask why--why does something occur?
- Review previous notes just before class begins.
If you have questions about this material, you may email me at: Fred Searcy
