Why are good study skills important?
Good study skills are the key to success in school. Research shows that the students with the best grades are not the ones who spend the most time studying, and they are not the ones with the highest IQs; they are the students with the most effective strategies.
Not all study strategies work well for all people. Sometimes one strategy is not enough to get you through. You will need to try a few strategies to find out which combination works best for you and your brain. After completing an assignment, reflect on the strategies you tried and how well they worked. Do you need to tweak things a little next time or try something completely different? It may take a few tries to identify how you learn best, but once you figure it out, you will be more successful in school.
Not all study strategies work well for all people. Sometimes one strategy is not enough to get you through. You will need to try a few strategies to find out which combination works best for you and your brain. After completing an assignment, reflect on the strategies you tried and how well they worked. Do you need to tweak things a little next time or try something completely different? It may take a few tries to identify how you learn best, but once you figure it out, you will be more successful in school.
REFLECTION STRATEGIESGet Started:To start figuring out what work habits might need improvement, try taking this study habits survey:
Ongoing Reflection:Use this technique to reflect on a recent assignment or project, so you can figure out what works and doesn't work for you:
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ONLINE RESOURCESTo help you improve your study habits, I've assembled some useful resources below, but I also recommend these online resources;
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