THE
RESOURCE
FOR
ACADEMIC
DEVELOPMENT
&
SCHOOLING
High School
HOW TO STUDY EFFECTIVELY
Before you begin, you must find the right place.
- Select a special place to study -
your room, the library - and use it regularly
- Work on a flat, well-lit, junk-free
surface
- Sit up
straight.
- Your study area must have good air
circulation. Make sure the area doesn't get overheated in the winter.
- Turn off
the television and radio. No one can concentrate completely
on two things at the same time.
Now for the homework.....
Consider these the minimum amount of time per day you should set aside to do homework:
Grade 9: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Grade 10: 1 - 1.5 hours
Grade 11: 1.5 - 2 hours
Grade 12: 2 - 2.5 hours
Of course, your homework load will vary depending on the courses you take
and the time of year, but try to maintain a regular schedule.
Quite frankly, don't try to go overboard with homework the first few years
of high school. Sure, your marks count but universities and scholarships
will be more concerned about your
extra-curricular activities during these
years. In your senior years, reduce your 'extra' involvement and
concentrate on your studies.
This gameplan will maximize your chances of winning
scholarships and attending the
university of
your choice.
HOMEWORK TIPS
-
Prioritize your work. What is more important? My
math or my art drawings?
- If you know how to
solve that type of math question, do one or two and skip to the
next section. There's no point of wasting your valuable time on stuff that
you already know. After all, answering questions 2(a) to 2(t) is pointless
if they all require the same solving technique.
- Look
at the questions before reading the assigned material. You'll be able to
spot the answers while reading.
- Date
all your work.
- Use neat
handwriting and make use of titles.
- Keep a table of contents at the beginning of your notebook and keep it up-to-date!