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FAQs
How can I improve my academic performance?
To improve your academic performance, implement active study strategies like summarising key ideas, answering practice questions, and relating new concepts to your existing knowledge. Establish a consistent daily study routine, take effective notes, and collaborate with peers. Setting SMART goals also gives focus and motivation to keep striving for excellence.
What are the most effective study techniques?
The most effective study techniques involve active learning like writing summaries in your own words, teaching ideas to others, using memory aids, and answering practice exam questions. Studying in short focused bursts is more productive than cramming. Organising notes with headings, bullet points and diagrams also aids revision.
How can I focus better when studying?
To improve focus, turn off your phone and remove other distractions from your study area. Listen to classical music, exercise, stay hydrated, and get adequate sleep to increase mental clarity. Meditate to declutter your mind. Snack on brain foods like nuts, berries and fish. Study in short 25-30 minute bursts then take short breaks.
What's the best way to take notes?
The best way to take notes is to summarise topics in your own words, organise notes with headings and bullet points, and use tools like highlighters, graphs and diagrams. Store notes in topic folders rather than cramming papers into one book. Index your notes with page numbers for key facts.
How do I avoid procrastinating?
To avoid procrastinating, break large tasks into smaller chunks and start with the easiest task to build momentum. Remove distractions and work in timed bursts then reward progress. Make tasks more interesting. Form an accountability study group to stay on track.
How many hours a day should I study?
You should aim for at least 2-3 focused hours of daily study time. Space this over shorter sessions rather than prolonged hours. Everyone studies differently, so find a routine that works for you based on the demands of your courses and exam schedule. Quality of study time matters more than quantity.
How can I remember what I revise?
To aid memory, relate new information to what you already know, use mnemonics and visualisations, practice recalling concepts without notes, and teach what you're learning to peers. Make your own concise notes rather than just reading texts. Revise new content shortly after learning and schedule ongoing revision.
What foods can boost academic performance?
Foods containing omega-3, protein, complex carbs, vitamins and minerals boost academic performance. Focus on oily fish, nuts, seeds, berries, leafy greens, eggs, yoghurt and whole grains. Stay hydrated and limit sugar, processed foods, alcohol and caffeine.
Should I study alone or in groups?
Use a mix of solo study to concentrate deeply, and group study to teach each other ideas, get different perspectives and stay motivated. Form or join a study group that meets weekly to test knowledge.small groups are ideal.
