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| According to Indiana University the average American | | | | brain. |
| student only studies 3 hours each week. That | | | | 5. Get organized. Purchase several three ring binders |
| amounts to 20 minutes a day. | | | | for all of your courses English, math, history and |
| Springfield, Pa - According to Indiana University the | | | | science. Keep copies of your homework, quizzes |
| average American student only studies 3 hours each | | | | and examinations in your binders. Make a copy of |
| week. That amounts to 20 minutes a day. A total | | | | your syllabus and put it in your binder. Use your binder |
| of 60,000 students responded to this study skills | | | | each time you study for an examination. |
| survey. Each year thousands of students enter | | | | 6. Talk to Your Teacher- Often students are afraid to |
| college thinking they can use high school study habits | | | | talk to their teacher - Meet with your teacher in their |
| and easily sail through a college degree. They have a | | | | office at the beginning of the semester. Let them |
| rude awaking when they discover success in college | | | | know that you want to understand every thing you |
| requires a minimum of three to five hours studying | | | | must do to earn an A+. Always show interest in the |
| each day. Some students say studying the night | | | | subject they are teaching by sitting in the front of the |
| before their examination seemed so much easier in | | | | class. Go to class with questions you’ve |
| high school. | | | | written on a sheet of paper. |
| Most students want to know what are the true seven | | | | 7. Read your Textbook- Read your textbook |
| secrets to better study skills and earning an A+. Is | | | | assignment before every class. Reading early is |
| the answer studying all night before a major | | | | beneficial because you will be prepared for your |
| examination? Is it photographic memory you inherited | | | | class. You will feel confident that you have |
| from your parent? The answer to both questions is | | | | knowledge of your subject and you can answer your |
| no. There are seven fundamental study habits that | | | | teacher’s questions. |
| every student must master to get started on the right | | | | To avoid the pitfalls of procrastination you must have |
| pathway to earning an A+. | | | | an academic plan. An effective study skills plan |
| 1. Prepare for all Test Ahead of Schedule- | | | | starts with organizing all of your learning materials. |
| Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare for | | | | Begin with the end in mind. Determine what you |
| your examination. Most students increase their level | | | | would like to learn from each course. Instead of |
| of test anxiety because they feel unsure that they | | | | making plans to study at the last minute follow a |
| have studied everything. | | | | calendar. You will experience the freedom of |
| 2. Start a Study Group-Get together with a group of | | | | knowing where to find information when you need it. |
| students who are enrolled in your class. Set a date | | | | The more that you uncover the habits that block you |
| when you will meet and give out assignments so each | | | | from maximizing your achievements leads you into |
| person has a responsibility. | | | | greater accomplishments. |
| 3. Don’t Procrastinate on Projects- Start all | | | | When you follow these strategies you are on your |
| assignments in sufficient time to perform your best | | | | way learning the Seven Secrets of How to Study. |
| work. For example, if a science project is due in | | | | There is one more thing that is a vital factor in your |
| December you should start the project by October. | | | | success. You must have a positive attitude and |
| Also, start all studying for examinations at least 4 days | | | | expectation that you will earn a good grade. |
| before the test will occur. If a term paper is due in | | | | Approach each class with an expectation that you are |
| November start your paper in September. Develop a | | | | going to earn an A+ and you will be half way down |
| plan that has cut off dates for each segment of your | | | | the road to a successful academic year. Launch into |
| assignment. | | | | each study session with enthusiasm and excitement |
| 4. Get the Energy you Need- Many students put off | | | | about the new information you are about to learn. |
| the first meal of the day. They are missing the most | | | | It’s important to invest additional quality time |
| important meal of the day. Scientists have | | | | studying to raise your confidence in each class. |
| discovered that eating a good breakfast is better for | | | | Remember the formula for success is to study 2 to 3 |
| your overall health. Feeding yourself with healthy | | | | hours for every hour that you are in class. |