For some Beaver Local students studying may be hard for them or seem nearly impossible to do. Students make excuses to avoid studying, which often leads to a test grade that is not the best. This post will hopefully give you some studying tips or ideas and better your test scores.

 

1. Don’t study for hours straight

When studying you should not spend more than an hour at a time. You should study for 30 minutes at a time. Trying to fill your brain with information will be too much at once, this will only overwhelm you. To memorize everything you should study 30-40 minutes each night before your test. If you study the night before, you should study for 20 minutes take a break, get a drink or a snack and then go back to studying.

2. Use flashcards!

Flash cards are a great and easy way to remember your content. You can study by yourself or you can have someone study with you. All you have to do is write the question on one side and the answer on the other. Read the question and then try to answer the question. You can take your cards anywhere with you and study. Do the flashcards over and over, you will soon remember them.

3. Don’t wait until the last minute

Don’t wait until the night before your test to study. You can try to cram all your content in the night before but you will stress yourself out and not remember it all. You need to give yourself at least 2 days to help yourself memorize your content.

4. Study where you are comfortable

Your surroundings are really important when it comes to studying. Some students need a quiet place to study, while others can study anywhere. If you need quiet time try going to the library or staying after school if you’re allowed.  Some students need to feel professional and study at a desk. Others like to be in their Pjs, in bed while they are comfortable.  It is a good idea to figure out what surroundings suit you best while studying.