In this post I thought that I might include my major studying techniques, and here they are:
1. Read through the information in your resources (textbooks or worksheets) thoroughly and highlight important information.
2. Get out some lined paper and begin to write out the important highlighted information in note form that you will understand (in the future I plan to explain in more detail how to take notes that are worth taking). Make sure that your notes are handwritten, as writing it out helps you comprehend the information better.
3. At least three days before the quiz or test you should read through your notes about twice a night and do it without rushing through.
4. The night before the assessment you should read your notes as many times as you can, but don't go overboard because that will burn you out. Once you feel like you completely understand the notes that you have taken, test yourself.
5. There are many websites in which you can create self-tests or even use ones from other people (e.g. studystack.com and quizlet.com).
6. Make sure that you don't stay up too late studying (as that can only hinder you), and the next morning read through your notes at least once more and eat a healthy breakfast.
Following these steps will hopefully work for you, as it has for me for many years. Please remember that the amount you study depends on how challenging the material is for you! All of these steps may not apply to you in your own personal cases, and so you may want to tweak them to your liking.
Since these next few weeks are winter break, I probably won't be posting much because I'm not in school! In the future I hope to blog more about how to get involved in your community and how to aid yourself academically. :)
Have a fantastic holiday break,
Charlie
