Saturday, 13 August 2011

Four Effective Study Techniques for Success

By following these four effective study techniques students and parents alike will begin to see improvements in information retention resulting in academic success and excellence.



Whether it’s working on a project, completing a homework assignment, or preparing for an assessment maintaining a positive attitude and being optimistic goes a long way. After all, if a student starts a task or preparation for an assessment believing that the material is difficult or that he/she will never “get it,” this almost always adversely affects a student’s recall and preparation. With a pessimistic mindset, this can not only make it difficult to focus on the assignments and studying but also can cause a student to give up if they feel the material is difficult and are having trouble focusing. With a negative mindset, it is often very difficult to focus and successfully complete the tasks at hand. The old adage “Think positively!” is so true.

Applying these four effective study techniques makes a huge difference not only in retention of subject matter but also on subsequent quizzes, exams, and projects. Whatever the case may be, it is important for a student to never get discouraged and give up. As the old saying goes, “Anything is possible if you put your mind to it!

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