Student Study Tips Questions and Answers
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Why are studies or exams important in our lives?
Studies and exams can be important for several reasons. 1. Retention of knowledge-- Studying and learning the material for your classes is important, because this knowledge will form the...
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list any 6 steps to consider when developing a study plan
Learning how you, personally, learn is one of the keys to success on a study plan. If you learn from writing things repeatedly, do so. If you are more a visual learner, write important things for...
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How do you prepare for the short story writing section of an English examination? Say the exam was split into three...
I have written many short stories and read many more. I would hate to have to create a short story in such a limited time period, especially along with other tasks. I suggest that you limit your...
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If a student is unclear about an assignment, what should that student do to obtain more information?
There are two ways to look at this question. First, if you do not understand what the assignment requires from you, you should ask your instructor. Instructors have the responsibility of making...
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Compare weak and strong study skills.
Skill 1: Reading comprehension. Strong – majority of vocabulary, main arguments, can paraphrase accurately. Weak – does not understand vocabulary or ideas of material read.Skill 2: Memorization:...
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Tips on taking notes faster and more efficiently. I am too slow; I am a very hardworker. I don't know when to give...
You need to develop your own shorthard. Don't write everything down. Watch the instructor's body language and tone of voice for what's important. Another great idea is to record your lectures....
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What is the best way to become a good reader/writer?
I tend to disagree with all those answers which suggest that the way to become a better writer is to do a lot of reading. The way to become a better reader, in my opinion, is to do a lot of...
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What is the best way to review for exams? Do you have any ideas how I could memorize or learn everything I did from...
The best way to study for an exam really depends on the exam. If it's memorization you need, I agree that flash cards are extremely helpful. Make sure you know how to study with flash cards. For...
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What are the different types of learning styles?
The term learning style accounts for the differences in the way individuals perceive and process information. David A. Kolb, an American Psychologist, identified four different learning styles:...
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Does loud music affect the way students are able to learn their lessons?
The affect of music on learning has been widely researched and there is a lot of variation in performance based on the type of music and the setting where it is used. There can be no two answers on...
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Why is it important to give authors credit when using their works?
In my opinion, there are two reasons for this. First, there is the issue of being honest about what is your work and what is someone else's. Teachers assign work in order to determine what...
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What behaviors are key to success in college?
I would like to offer a couple of thoughts on this subject based on my own personal experience as a student and on observation of present-day college students. Many students take more courses than...
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How do you conduct yourself during an examination?
In your school career, you have taken many exams and know what it takes to be successful. I can give you a couple of ideas, and then you can use your experience to add more depth. First of all,...
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Why is it important to understand given assignments for school?
Understanding the given assignments for school is crucial for academic success. When approaching any given assignment for a class, a student should consider two major factors of the assignment:...
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How do I avoid unusual thoughts while studying?
Are you talking about distractions? If you are thinking about something other than the topic, you might need to take a break. Try to clear your mind before you begin studying. If you're upset...
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ENGLISH honours.... preparation.... i'm in 12th and want to do english honors...... wat renowned colleges r der for...
My first suggestion would be for you to start practicing proper written English at all times. Very few English teachers will allow their students to turn in assignments written in the abbreviated...
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I need help in school(a little bit) so i am an honors student in a few honors classes but i cant make the grades i...
You've been given many suggestions here. It sounds as though you have the desire to improve your grades, and that is an important step. Keep in mind that there is no easy answer or trick that can...
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I'm having a hard time studying anatomy. Can someone give me some study tips for memorization and analyzation please?
I highly recommend making flashcards, especially for the memorization aspect of it. If you are studying to be able to identify or label physical features of the human body like different systems,...
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how to pass 9th grade im a freashman and my grades are slipping and i dont know what to do how do i pass my freashman...
I would also suggest talking to your teachers. As a teacher, I am more likely to help a student who comes to me when they recognize the fact that their grades are slipping and I am not the one...
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Cell Phones in the Classroom Students are heading back to school. Most will be told to keep their cell phones out of...
My school has a no-cell policy, and it is an ongoing battle with both students and parents as well. They are certainly a distraction, and I have run across another interesting problem with them. We...
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First Day of School Activities What are you favorite activities to do with your class on the first day of school? Do...
There are already a number of terrific "First Day" icebreakers here already, but since you've inquired about ones throughout the year, I will give you an idea that is designed for a literature...
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What is the most effective method of studying for exams I am a year nine student, facing my first exams in a couple...
Another strategy that can help with more active thinking about the material is to try and explain the facts or concepts to someone else. This other person could be a classmate who will be able to...
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I am in std 10.how do i prepare for my send up exams ?how do i study everyday?how can i complete my syllaus?plz help...
The best idea is to create a study plan. For example, look at how many days you have. Divide the material so that you study the harder stuff earlier and the things you know well later. This will...
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Does anyone have any creative writings tips? I'm trying to wright a novel, but sometimes I have major writer's block,...
That's good advice from post #2. You might also consider cutting the boring sections way down so that you can keep some of the expository material if it's important but reduce the drag of that...
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How does properly reading an assignment help you schedule your study time?
Reading an assignment properly helps you to schedule your study time because it allows you to fully understand what you have to do. In this question, the phrase “properly reading an assignment”...
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Characterization Tips, in creative writing What are some tips on making your characters come to life. I don't want my...
Connecting characters to a particular gesture can be a nice way to physicalize and personalize them. For instance, a father character might run his hands through his hair while mumbling to himself...
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What tips do you have for young writers? How does a young writer become successful and how would you go about getting...
I would not encourage any young person to try to make a living as a freelance creative writer. It is so hard that it comes close to being impossible. However, I have one tip I think would be...
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Study Tip- The Extra Binder This tip has saved me on many tests- the first step to this tip is to keep a HUGE binder...
This is a nice idea. It's good to keep things until you know for sure you won't need them. You might use them for another class, and wish you had kept things. Keeping things in a binder can be...
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study tips The best way to study is you have to study effectively. First thing you must notice is that you must have...
Very nice. I agree with most of what you have written. I am not sure what you mean by number 3. I think you are suggesting that you should not stay up all night studying. I agree that this is...
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What are some good ways/ hints to memorize a speech?
The best way to memorize a speech is to have it written down and practice reading it first, before you try to rehearse from memory. As you read several times, practing your speech presentation,...
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You've studyed for an exam, during the test you feel frustrated you can't recall the answers to easy factual...
Another tip straight from a career test-giver: If you can't remember, for example, a character's name, describe the character, and a good teacher will give you at least partial credit. Example:...
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How does properly reading an assignment help one to schedule their study time?
Properly reading an assignment helps students schedule their study time because it allows them to know exactly what they have to do and when they have to have it done. If you do not read an...
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What effective methods should be adopted in order to increase vocabulary?It's a great headache for me because at...
PS: The program I was thinking of may actually be called SRA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Research_Associates SRI may be something slightly different.
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how to pass school easily I have a lot of friends who like to hang out with me but it's always a distraction for me...
Why not establishing a time for spending with friends, and a time for working? If you tell your friends not to bother you between certain hours they will respect your wishes if they really are...
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What are some ways to avoid plagiarism?
eNotes has a really great page on how to avoid plagiarism. Please follow the link to see the detailed discussion of what is and is not plagiarism and how to avoid plagiarizing. In general, the...
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How Can I Improve My Memory? I have to learn a lot and my memory is not so great. How can I boost my memory?
The best way to improve your memory is by making associations. When you have a term or word you want to remember, think of an association. It can be a word that the word makes you think of, or a...
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how to be active and clever i always feel lazy while study.i can wake up till late nights but i can not wake early...
I agree that you have to find the best time to study. If you are a morning person, get up before school and study instead of doing it at night. If you're a night owl, don't start studying right...
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SAT Study Tips Does anyone have some good SAT study tips? Thanks in advance!
Practice reading small, informational excerpts of texts quickly. The SAT doesn't look for the most entertaining samples for their tests. After reading, see if you can explain what the piece is...
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Considering student study tips,what are the preferred ways of approaching tasks?
This question depends a bit on the learner. To me, the preferred ways of approaching tasks has to take into account the student's learning style and attention span. For me, students need to use...
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If I began to study approximately 4 hours a day until exams in one and a half months time, is that enough? Also can I...
I tend to agree with post 2 that it is more about the quality of studying than the actual amount of time. While you should spend time reviewing each subject, you may need to spend more time on one...
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English literature vocabulary Being a non native speaker of English I always find it difficult to add new words to my...
Watch the news; there is many a journalist who uses precise words and ones that are less trite. In listening to someone like this, you hear the word used in context and learn, not just the...
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How do I "List and make notes" in a way that is Academically acceptable? I must cite any resources used in the...
I think that much of this is going to have to be answered in the mind of your instructor. Different instructors hold different views on what constitutes "academically acceptable" forms of note...
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What are your best study tips? I just got a great study tip yesterday from one of my students: Charge your iPod. Keep...
Find a distraction-free environment for studying. Although we all want to multitask, you really should not be trying to do too many things at once. Music is great as background noise, but make...
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How do you study effectively?
I think a lot of college students take too many courses. They are anxious to get into college, and then after a year or so they are looking forward to getting out of college. So they sign up for...
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No concentration in studiesPlease help me to put my concentration in studies
If you have tried many of the suggestions in this thread, my final suggestion would be to go the route of #4's answer and look at what you are eating. I tend to believe that diet is the number one...
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What is the best way to study for Math and make it interesting?
I think the best way to study math is practice. Download (or ask your teacher for) some practice problems. If you have a lot of terms or formulas to memorize, you might consider making...
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I need help starting an AP essay,the thesis,and writing the paragraphs in an advanced way. Any tips to help me...
Your question about how to write an AP essay is a good one. Essentially, writing an AP essay is writing a college essay which means a clear understanding of What you want to say and How you will...
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I have a problem in studing which is forgeting the materials I study, so I hope you show me the best way for...
One way to prevent forgetting while you study is to study a little every day. This way, you have more time to practice before you need to take the test. Then, you can keep studying every day...
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how i use my study style to my advantage
I have to agree that not knowing your specific studying style leaves us at a disadvantage. In order to help you answer the question, you need to provide information on you distinct study style....
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How do you study for History exams? I have troubles studying History I take World History and it's a lot of...
It really depends on the type of exam, but I agree with poster 3 that you do have to actually read the material. If possible, highlight and take notes while you read. At the very least, take...
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