Studying
Keeping Focused While Studying
Organization
Time Management
General Tips
100
This is something you should avoid before tests.

What is cramming?

100

What should you avoid while studying?

What is your phone, social media, Netflix, etc.. (distractions)?

100

This is where you can write down and organize tasks and objectives.

What is a planner?

100

This is separating one big task into several smaller tasks.

What is breaking down tasks?

100

This is how soon you should review notes after taking them to retain information.

What is later that day?

200
You can flip these back and forth to help you study for quizzes. Ideal use for vocabulary terms, dates to remember, and anything else you may need to quiz yourself on.
What are flash cards?
200

What can you do after studying for long periods of time?

What is getting up to do something stimulating, stretching, taking a walk, or getting something to eat and drink!

200

This is where you can keep track of due dates and events to help keep track of everything.

What is a calendar?

200
Do math homework first, you can start a load of laundry too! Walk the dog, next. While you are walking the dog, you can call your coach about this weekend's events. They key is choosing things that are important, first!
What is prioritizing?
200

This is what you can listen to while you study.

What is music, white noise, nature sounds?

300

This is a popular staggered study method that allocates time to both working and taking a break.

What is the Pomodoro method?

300

You should always get plenty of this to help in staying focused while studying.

What is sleep or water?

300
This helps you avoid environmental distractions.

What is keeping a clean and clear study area?

300
Divide your time by what needs to be completed, don't forget to take breaks for activities that you enjoy!
What is time management?
300

Locations where you can easily set aside time to study.

What is study rooms, Snell, Curry, the Law Library, BPL, coffee shops, etc.?

400
This place should be distraction free, where you feel comfortable. It should be a consistent place that you use (your room, kitchen table, or library)
What is the study environment?
400

This can help keep you accountable to others while studying.

What is studying with a friend or a group?

400
You can use this to quickly refer back to core topics in a subject before or during an exam.

What is a cheat sheet?

400

This is working on several things at once, which can be overwhelming and distracting, making it harder to get things done.

What is multitasking?

400

Not every study tip works for everyone. This is finding a set up that works to your strengths and weaknesses.

What is finding a study method that works for you?

500

This study tool uses spaced repetition to reinforce concepts.

What is Leitner's system/ flashcards?

500

This is how to prepare to efficiently study.

What is writing a list of things you want to achieve in your study session
500

This is one way you can make sure you are spending enough time everyday on studying, completing homework, and reviewing materials.

What is setting a study schedule?

500

Frustration and work piling up can lead to this. Be sure to pace yourself and take breaks when you need to.

What is burn-out?

500

This is what you can snack on while studying.

What is fruit, nuts, yogurt, dark chocolate, etc.?

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