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Be in class:

Don't try skipping a class and then trying to catch up by reading the textbook. Teachers often highlight points they think will appear on a test or exam. You should pay special attention to the last five weeks in the semester because almost 50% of the course's work will take place in the last part of the term.

Understand your teacher:

Find out your teacher's testing format, marking scheme and expectations. You will get better grades by meeting the teacher's standards.

Set specific times to study:

You should set a time when to review your notes so that you will be more obliged to review at that time. Reviewing your notes also helps you remember them through the principle of repetition.

Study in the same place:

When you study in the same place every time, your mind will automatically kick into gear when you sit in that place. Studying in one area also gives you a permanent place to keep all your supplies.

Have short but often study periods:

Having four short study periods a week are more effective than two long study periods because: (1) frequent repetition is the key to building your memory and, (2) long breaks between study periods may help you forget what you studied.

Start study periods on time:

Delays in your schedule will affect how you study. Try to train yourself to use every minute of your scheduled time.

Study when you are awake:

When you study during the day, you are more likely to learn faster and retain the information longer. If during your study session you feel drowsy and are about to fall asleep, give in. It is better to learn the rest of the information in the morning than trying to stay awake and forgetting everything the next day.

Set goals to accomplish in each subject:

If you set a goal for a specific time period, you are more likely to accomplish more of it and faster. Don't worry if you don't reach your goal in your set amount of time, just reschedule or get back to it when you have time.

Start assignments as soon as they are given:

If you spread the workload out, the quality of your assignment will be better. If the assignment is due near exam time, this will save valuable study time. 

Study your most difficult subjects first:

You are most conscious when you first sit down to study, so you will be more capable of understanding the hard stuff. With the worst and less interesting subjects out of the way, you won't be tempted to spend long amounts of time on the easy subjects. 

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