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Many students complain that they just don't have time to study:
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However, the students who are most successful are those who have developed
habits to manage their time so that they are able to combine school and study with part-time work and sport.
To do this you need to set up a timetable combining all your requirements. This will allow you to be stress free as you make
efficient use of your time and know exactly when you will be doing a particular task or duty.
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Work in chunks of time followed by breaks:
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This is more efficient than going for hours on end without a break.
An hour at a time is a good way to start and as your concentration improves you may stretch it out to 90 minutes, particularly
for the subjects you find easier.
Then take a 10 to 15 minute break before going back to work. Allow time in your schedule for
relaxation and some kind of physical activity, whether it's a walk around the block or playing sport.
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Other things you can do to help make studying easier:
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For each unit of work, on a separate piece of paper write down key words - order them much as you would for an essay outline.
If you are not a list person then draw a mind map categorising the different areas of the topic. Then when you come to study for
an exam you already have a key word summary to work from.
Use memory aids such a acronyms as well. For example, planets in the solar system, in order (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter,
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto): My Very Elegant Mother Just Served Us Nine Pies.
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Scheduling and organising:
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Studyit - New Zealand site to help students pass NCEA English, mathematics and science.
Study Guides and Strategies
Study Skills for High School
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Reading effectively for learning:
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Effective reading - Use the SQ3R
(skim, question, read, recite, review) method to read effectively.
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Examinations:
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Preparation - Advice on how to be ready for exams.
In the exam room - What you need to think about when sitting an exam.
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