Every successful student needs a neat and organized place to study. A study space is needed to get good grades. Make it express your individuality and it will help save you time. Getting organised is key and it means more successful studying.
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- 1Consider yourself and your study habits. Use your knowledge of yourself to determine where you should study.
- 2Make sure your space fits your needs. Choose a quiet area with few distractions. You will need:
- A desk with ample working space and preferably several drawers.
- A good desk lamp.
- Shelving or magazine racks to organize papers/tests.
- A desk organiser.
- A bulletin board, chalkboard or dry-erase board to write to-do lists and goals.
- 3Equip your desk with everything you need. Make sure you have:
- Stationery supplies: pen, pencil, eraser, sharpener, stapler, hole punch, highlighter.
- A calendar to record goals, achievements and to plan ahead.
- A clock to keep track of the time and a stopwatch to perform timed tests.
- 4Bring your study materials. Textbooks, blank paper, reference books .etc should all be to hand. It is also useful to keep a dictionary, thesaurus and calculator close by.
Edit Tips
- Keep your study area organized and tidy.
- Section your bedroom. Use one area to study and other areas to relax and socialize. This will help you to focus.
- You may want to listen to soft music while you study. Classical music has been found to be an effective study aid. But make sure you won't get distracted!
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Last edited:
August 6, 2011 by Maddie
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Homework Skills
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