10 best study habits for back to school - how to keep
them
1. Make Notes and Keep Everything in One Place
Every day after class, spend five minutes going through your notes and
organizing them into one centralized location. This doesn't mean rewriting
everything, but rather consolidating your documents and scanning
pictures of your physical notes to store them digitally in a folder, such as
Google Drive. This habit ensures that all your materials are backed up and
easily accessible.
2. Spend Time Reflecting on Each Class
After every class, take a few minutes to free write and reflect on what you
covered. Make note of key concepts, ideas, and questions, and add
personal reflections to foster critical thinking and synthesize your
thoughts. This practice improves your analysis and understanding of the
topics.
3. Prepare Ahead of Class
Maximize your learning and teaching time by preparing for each class in
advance. Glance through homework and previous week's work to
refamiliarize yourself with the material. Familiarize yourself with essential
terminology and key concepts that will be covered in the upcoming lesson.
Jot down any questions or topics you want to explore further and keep
them easily visible in your folder. Being prepared allows you to actively
engage in the class and shape the direction of your learning.
4. Keep a List of Interesting Things
Throughout the year, make a list of anything and everything that you find
interesting. Whether it's in your notes, academic planner, or everyday
notebook, bullet point these items. This list will come in handy when
writing essays or deciding what to focus on in your studies.
them
1. Make Notes and Keep Everything in One Place
Every day after class, spend five minutes going through your notes and
organizing them into one centralized location. This doesn't mean rewriting
everything, but rather consolidating your documents and scanning
pictures of your physical notes to store them digitally in a folder, such as
Google Drive. This habit ensures that all your materials are backed up and
easily accessible.
2. Spend Time Reflecting on Each Class
After every class, take a few minutes to free write and reflect on what you
covered. Make note of key concepts, ideas, and questions, and add
personal reflections to foster critical thinking and synthesize your
thoughts. This practice improves your analysis and understanding of the
topics.
3. Prepare Ahead of Class
Maximize your learning and teaching time by preparing for each class in
advance. Glance through homework and previous week's work to
refamiliarize yourself with the material. Familiarize yourself with essential
terminology and key concepts that will be covered in the upcoming lesson.
Jot down any questions or topics you want to explore further and keep
them easily visible in your folder. Being prepared allows you to actively
engage in the class and shape the direction of your learning.
4. Keep a List of Interesting Things
Throughout the year, make a list of anything and everything that you find
interesting. Whether it's in your notes, academic planner, or everyday
notebook, bullet point these items. This list will come in handy when
writing essays or deciding what to focus on in your studies.
