How to Study ...

I believe that there are way to study for exam. I do think the key to the success is understanding , able to relate what we have learn. On how to do so... it's defintely is not easy. I am taking my Bachelor in BA... Five more papers to do.. Did badly the last time. I think i am not mentally prepared to study. So First thing I think I have to do is get myself mentally prepared to study. 2nd Planning.. on how to study. I must search for all the resouces that is readily available to me. I am sourcing for ways to study.

Study Guide - How to Study

Preparing to Study - Mentally and physically.

1. Find a good place to study. For me this is finding my best direction in fengshui for Education too. With the mentality of good direction, mentally it bring me good chi on study better.
Preparing to Study Find a good place to study. This means a desk with nothing on it except what you need for the task you are going to work on. Move everything out of the way. You want to concentrate on one thing: studying. Have a regular time and place for studying. Make sure you have the following: Your assignment notebook Solid flat surface for writing Good lighting Chair Books Supplies Clock Eliminate all distractions Computer (optional) Wear your glasses (if you are supposed to) Good health Your assignment notebook Write down all assignments right away. Listen carefully to what the teacher says. Know exactly what you are supposed to do. Start immediately when you sit down to study. Have everything that you need with you. Plan what you want to accomplish. Plan when you will study. Plan a consistent time and place. Break down large tasks into smaller ones. Make a list of what you want to accomplish. Keep a record of what you do accomplish. Solid flat surface you can write on Clear everything off your desk except what you are working on. Good lighting Not too bright, not too dim Chair A regular chair that is comfortable Avoid strain and fatigue. Books Have all necessary textbooks and reference books. Supplies Pencils, pens, markers, erasers, white-out, ruler, stapler and staples, paperclips, pencil sharpener, post it notes, index cards, paper, scissors, calculator, etc. Have them in a handy place - like in a shoe box. Clock This will help you to manage your time. Eliminate all distractions This would include TV, loud radio music, boom-boxes, etc. Classical music played softly may be helpful. Be aware of when you start to daydream - and stop right away. Computer (optional) If you have one, it can be helpful. If you don't, you can get along just fine without it. Wear your glasses If you are supposed to wear glasses, please do so. This will help in getting the most out of your studying. Good health Get enough sleep: Set a reasonable bedtime. Eat breakfast: Eat three good meals a day, Your body needs energy to study well. Get some exercise. Take frequent breaks from studying: This may mean every ten minutes to begin with! Print this list and refer to it often!

2. How to Listen Better in class Improving Reading Skills A Strategy for Reading Textbooks Taking Notes in Class A Strategy for Taking Tests The DETER Strategy for Taking Tests To do well on a test, you must have good knowledge of the information that is being tested. But you must also have a strategy for taking the test that allows you to show what you know. The DETER strategy can help you do your best on any test. Each letter in DETER reminds you what to do. D = Directions Read the test directions very carefully. Ask your teacher to explain anything about the test directions you do not understand. Only by following the directions can you achieve a good score on the test. If you do not follow the directions, you will not be able to demonstrate what you know. E = Examine Examine the entire test to see how much you have to do. Only by knowing the entire task can you break it down into parts that become manageable for you. T = Time Once you have examined the entire test, decide how much time you will spend on each item. If there are different points for items, plan to spend the most time on the items that count for the most points. Planning your time is especially important for essay tests where you must avoid spending so much time on one item that you have little time left for other test items. E = Easiest The second E in DETER reminds you to answer the items you find easiest first. If you get stuck on a difficult item that comes up early in the test, you may not get to answer items that test things you know. R = Review If you have planned your time correctly, you will have time to review your answers and make them as complete and accurate as possible. Also make sure to review the test directions to be certain you have answered all items required. Using the DETER strategy will help you do better on tests and get better grades.