Study Tips
Whether you are in your last year at Baccalieu Collegiate or your very first year here, it is essential to develop some good study skills to help you succeed with your academics. The following is a list of 10 tips that may help you throughout the school year so that you don't have to resort to "cramming" when you have a test or exam!
1. Establish a Routine: Choose a particular time each day that you dedicate to study and revision.
2. Establish a Study Environment: Find a place where you are comfortable and free of interruptions and noise.
3. Use a Timetable: A timetable will help you organize your time and ensure that you cover all subject areas. For a printable timetable click here!
4. Have variety in your study: Study different subjects each day and try to do different types of revision.
5. Avoid Interruption: Sign out of MSN and Facebook and focus all your attention on your studies!
6. Reward Yourself: Take regular breaks to catch up on your favorite T.V show, check out the most recent Facebook status or play your favorite sport!
7. Test yourself: Ask family or friends to ask question about the material you have studied, use Unit reviews, tests and assignments to make sure you have a good understanding about what you have studied!
8. Look after yourself: Make sure that you are eating properly and that you are drinking enough water. Try to exercise regularly and get enough sleep!
9. Think Positive!: If you have been studying regularly then there will be no need to panic during exam time! Stay calm, keep positive and be confident!
10. Talk to your teachers: Your teachers want you to do just as well in school as you do! If you don't understand a concept that was taught in class or you need further clarification then TALK TO YOUR TEACHER!!!! I can PROMISE you that they will be only too happy to help!!
For more information about study tips and strategies, check out the following link!
https://www.cdli.ca/Guidance/index.php?NewsID=6640
