Some students think that the time between 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm is most appropriate time for revision. Unfortunately they are WRONG. This time period is filled with distractions especially the television. This time can be used for homework, assignments and doing past year questions. The mind and the brain works most actively between 5 in the morning to 7 in the morning. During this period your your input would be 100%. I usually challenge my students in my workshops to try it out and out of 40, 39 of them say that it true....
Friday, December 28, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
How Do I Improve My Grades?
There are 5 steps that needs to be taken :-
a) Reorganize your study time ;
b) Detect your weakness in certain subject/topic/subtopic ;
c) Make studying an adventure instead of a chore ;
d) Learn to love yourself my providing a better education for yourself ;
e) Stop comparing yourself with others ;
a) Reorganize your study time ;
b) Detect your weakness in certain subject/topic/subtopic ;
c) Make studying an adventure instead of a chore ;
d) Learn to love yourself my providing a better education for yourself ;
e) Stop comparing yourself with others ;
Smart Study Strategies from Jamie Littlefield
Smart Study Strategies
From Jamie Littlefield,
Your Guide to Distance Learning.
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Study Skills for 7 Intelligence Types
People are smart in different ways. Some people can create a catchy song at the drop of a hat. Others can memorize everything in a book, paint a masterpiece, or be the center of attention. When you realize what you’re good at, you can figure out the best way to study. Based on Howard Gardner’s theory of intelligence, these study tips can help you tailor your learning for your intelligence type.
Word Smart (Linguistic intelligence) – Word smart people are good with words, letters, and phrases. They enjoy activities such as reading, playing scrabble or other word games, and having discussions. If you’re word smart, these study strategies can help:
• make flashcards
• take extensive notes
• keep a journal of what you learn
Number Smart (logical-mathematical intelligence) - Number smart people are good with numbers, equations, and logic. They enjoy coming up with solutions to logical problems and figuring things out. If you’re number smart, give these strategies a try:
• make your notes into numeric charts and graphs
• use the roman numeral style of outlining
• put information you receive into categories and classifications that you create
Picture Smart (spatial intelligence) – Picture smart people are good with art and design. They enjoy being creative, watching movies, and visiting art museums. Picture smart people can benefit from these study tips:
• sketch pictures that go along with your notes or in the margins of your textbooks
• draw a picture on a flashcard for each concept or vocabulary word you study
• use charts and graphic organizers to keep track of what you learn
Body Smart (Kinesthetic intelligence) – Body smart people work well with their hands. They enjoy physical activity such as exercise, sports, and outdoor work. These study strategies can help body smart people be successful:
• act out or imagine the concepts you need to remember
• look for real-life examples that demonstrate what you’re learning about
• search for manipulatives, such as computer programs, that can help you master material
Music Smart (Musical intelligence) – Music smart people are good with rhythms and beats. They enjoy listening to cds, attending concerts, and creating songs. If you’re music smart, these activities can help you study:
• create a song or rhyme that will help you remember a concept
• listen to classical music while you study
• remember vocabulary words by linking them to similar-sounding words in your mind
People Smart (Interpersonal intelligence) – Those who are people smart are good with relating to people. They enjoy going to parties, visiting with friends, and sharing what they learn. People smart students should give these strategies a try:
• discuss what you learn with a friend or family member
• have someone quiz you before an exam
• create or join a study group
Self Smart (Intrapersonal intelligence) – Self smart people are comfortable with themselves. They enjoy being alone to think and reflect. If you’re self smart, try these tips:
• keep a personal journal about what you’re learning
• find a place to study where you won’t be interrupted
• keep yourself involved in assignments by individualizing each project
From Jamie Littlefield,
Your Guide to Distance Learning.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
Study Skills for 7 Intelligence Types
People are smart in different ways. Some people can create a catchy song at the drop of a hat. Others can memorize everything in a book, paint a masterpiece, or be the center of attention. When you realize what you’re good at, you can figure out the best way to study. Based on Howard Gardner’s theory of intelligence, these study tips can help you tailor your learning for your intelligence type.
Word Smart (Linguistic intelligence) – Word smart people are good with words, letters, and phrases. They enjoy activities such as reading, playing scrabble or other word games, and having discussions. If you’re word smart, these study strategies can help:
• make flashcards
• take extensive notes
• keep a journal of what you learn
Number Smart (logical-mathematical intelligence) - Number smart people are good with numbers, equations, and logic. They enjoy coming up with solutions to logical problems and figuring things out. If you’re number smart, give these strategies a try:
• make your notes into numeric charts and graphs
• use the roman numeral style of outlining
• put information you receive into categories and classifications that you create
Picture Smart (spatial intelligence) – Picture smart people are good with art and design. They enjoy being creative, watching movies, and visiting art museums. Picture smart people can benefit from these study tips:
• sketch pictures that go along with your notes or in the margins of your textbooks
• draw a picture on a flashcard for each concept or vocabulary word you study
• use charts and graphic organizers to keep track of what you learn
Body Smart (Kinesthetic intelligence) – Body smart people work well with their hands. They enjoy physical activity such as exercise, sports, and outdoor work. These study strategies can help body smart people be successful:
• act out or imagine the concepts you need to remember
• look for real-life examples that demonstrate what you’re learning about
• search for manipulatives, such as computer programs, that can help you master material
Music Smart (Musical intelligence) – Music smart people are good with rhythms and beats. They enjoy listening to cds, attending concerts, and creating songs. If you’re music smart, these activities can help you study:
• create a song or rhyme that will help you remember a concept
• listen to classical music while you study
• remember vocabulary words by linking them to similar-sounding words in your mind
People Smart (Interpersonal intelligence) – Those who are people smart are good with relating to people. They enjoy going to parties, visiting with friends, and sharing what they learn. People smart students should give these strategies a try:
• discuss what you learn with a friend or family member
• have someone quiz you before an exam
• create or join a study group
Self Smart (Intrapersonal intelligence) – Self smart people are comfortable with themselves. They enjoy being alone to think and reflect. If you’re self smart, try these tips:
• keep a personal journal about what you’re learning
• find a place to study where you won’t be interrupted
• keep yourself involved in assignments by individualizing each project
10 tips of Smart Studying from thecanadianteacher.com
Ten Tips for Smart Studying
With the fall season nipping at summer’s heels, the coming weeks offer a good opportunity to prepare for the new school year. But back-to-school prep means more than getting a fresh set of school supplies and fashionable fall wardrobe. Try the following tips to shape up your
homework habits:
1. Location, location, location. Designate your own “spot” for studying,
such as a quiet nook at home or a corner of your bedroom. Scattered
books, disorganized computer files and piles of clutter provide an
unwelcome distraction from schoolwork. Set aside an afternoon to
recycle unnecessary papers, organize your library of books and clean
up your computer files. Search tools like the MSN Search Toolbar with
Windows(R) Desktop Search can help you organize your computer so that
you find the files you need faster.
2. Always have the time. When it comes to studying, set aside a regular
homework time during your most productive hours, and stick to that
schedule religiously.
3. Start early. Do not wait until the night before a test to start
studying. Preparing for tests and exams begins your first day of
class. Keep up with the readings your teacher assigns, and review
classroom notes regularly; this will help you absorb the material and
recall it during exam time.
4. Prioritize. Take control at the beginning of the school year. Make a
list of your homework assignments, and cross them off as you complete
them. Prioritize your projects; attack difficult tasks first while
you still feel fresh. Avoid getting overwhelmed by separating the
workload into manageable sections, and do one section at a time. And
last, reward yourself as you accomplish your goals to keep motivated.
5. Stay alert. When facing a challenging topic, make an effort to get
actively involved in the content. Ask yourself questions, take notes
or underline key concepts to force you to think about the material.
Make the effort to stay engaged, especially with topics that don’t
interest you, rather than reading passively and missing key points.
6. Four heads are better than one. Studies show that students who
regularly attend study groups get better grades. When assigned a
tough project, form a study group with your friends to share
information and feed off each other’s points of view. Collaboration
tools like MSN Instant Messenger and Shared Search offer a fun way to
research class projects and share information quickly and
efficiently.
7. Be a super sleuth. When working on a project, first get a broad grasp
of our subject from your class textbook. Narrow your search at the
public library by looking in recent books published on the topic,
current journal articles and specialized resources such as government
documents. Remember the Internet also offers a wealth of resources.
Try multiple search engines to help you further focus your research
by setting specific criteria to get better results.
8. Ask a question, get an answer. On average, people take 11 minutes to
find the information they need from search engines. Save time with
search engines like MSN Search that use tools like Encarta(R) online
encyclopedia to provide immediate answers to your questions. Type in
a question such as “What is the largest city in Canada?”, and Encarta
will give you the answer you need instead of a list of links.
9. Picture it. For essays and projects, illustrate your research with
sharp, quality images. Search engines such as MSN Search use an image
search that can help you easily find the best image to include in
your research paper. The engine lets you choose colour or black and
white images, and allows you to set criteria for specific sizes so
that the picture fits neatly in your essay.
10. Adopt healthy habits for a fit mind. During the school year, many
students slip into unhealthy habits. Late night cramming fueled by
caffeinated beverages and salty, fatty snacks can take a toll,
especially at exam time. Stick to your normal diet, and take care to
avoid foods that will upset your stomach. And be sure to counter
mental exhaustion by getting a good night’s sleep, no matter how
prepared you feel.
With the fall season nipping at summer’s heels, the coming weeks offer a good opportunity to prepare for the new school year. But back-to-school prep means more than getting a fresh set of school supplies and fashionable fall wardrobe. Try the following tips to shape up your
homework habits:
1. Location, location, location. Designate your own “spot” for studying,
such as a quiet nook at home or a corner of your bedroom. Scattered
books, disorganized computer files and piles of clutter provide an
unwelcome distraction from schoolwork. Set aside an afternoon to
recycle unnecessary papers, organize your library of books and clean
up your computer files. Search tools like the MSN Search Toolbar with
Windows(R) Desktop Search can help you organize your computer so that
you find the files you need faster.
2. Always have the time. When it comes to studying, set aside a regular
homework time during your most productive hours, and stick to that
schedule religiously.
3. Start early. Do not wait until the night before a test to start
studying. Preparing for tests and exams begins your first day of
class. Keep up with the readings your teacher assigns, and review
classroom notes regularly; this will help you absorb the material and
recall it during exam time.
4. Prioritize. Take control at the beginning of the school year. Make a
list of your homework assignments, and cross them off as you complete
them. Prioritize your projects; attack difficult tasks first while
you still feel fresh. Avoid getting overwhelmed by separating the
workload into manageable sections, and do one section at a time. And
last, reward yourself as you accomplish your goals to keep motivated.
5. Stay alert. When facing a challenging topic, make an effort to get
actively involved in the content. Ask yourself questions, take notes
or underline key concepts to force you to think about the material.
Make the effort to stay engaged, especially with topics that don’t
interest you, rather than reading passively and missing key points.
6. Four heads are better than one. Studies show that students who
regularly attend study groups get better grades. When assigned a
tough project, form a study group with your friends to share
information and feed off each other’s points of view. Collaboration
tools like MSN Instant Messenger and Shared Search offer a fun way to
research class projects and share information quickly and
efficiently.
7. Be a super sleuth. When working on a project, first get a broad grasp
of our subject from your class textbook. Narrow your search at the
public library by looking in recent books published on the topic,
current journal articles and specialized resources such as government
documents. Remember the Internet also offers a wealth of resources.
Try multiple search engines to help you further focus your research
by setting specific criteria to get better results.
8. Ask a question, get an answer. On average, people take 11 minutes to
find the information they need from search engines. Save time with
search engines like MSN Search that use tools like Encarta(R) online
encyclopedia to provide immediate answers to your questions. Type in
a question such as “What is the largest city in Canada?”, and Encarta
will give you the answer you need instead of a list of links.
9. Picture it. For essays and projects, illustrate your research with
sharp, quality images. Search engines such as MSN Search use an image
search that can help you easily find the best image to include in
your research paper. The engine lets you choose colour or black and
white images, and allows you to set criteria for specific sizes so
that the picture fits neatly in your essay.
10. Adopt healthy habits for a fit mind. During the school year, many
students slip into unhealthy habits. Late night cramming fueled by
caffeinated beverages and salty, fatty snacks can take a toll,
especially at exam time. Stick to your normal diet, and take care to
avoid foods that will upset your stomach. And be sure to counter
mental exhaustion by getting a good night’s sleep, no matter how
prepared you feel.
Setting Your Goals
Always have a goal before you even start your studying. Know what you want to achive and set a goal which is realistic. Examples :-
a) I want to finish 10 chapters of History today------> unrealistic goal
b) I want to finish 2 chapters of History today, look at past year questions regarding this chapter and do all questions regarding this topic----------> realistic goal
a) I want to finish 10 chapters of History today------> unrealistic goal
b) I want to finish 2 chapters of History today, look at past year questions regarding this chapter and do all questions regarding this topic----------> realistic goal
Quote borrowed and modified from Stallone in Rocky Balboa
Its not how bad you fail in your studies....it how you pick yourself up and strive to do better next time.
Preparation To Study(Part 1)
Most children/youth and even some adults think that one could study anywhere. Well sad to say they are completely wrong. You have to choose a proper environment to begin with. A noisy corridor,the living room or the school canteen are bad places to begin studying. The slightest of noise can and will disrupt your studying and concentration circle.........to be continued
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