How to be a good student.
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there's not really a thread here on how to study, in general. so, I create this thread.
well, I'm would like to know what you all think.
I'm a Polytechnic student about to start year two from 20 April 2015, but in this context, it does not really matter if I am in Polytechnic, Junior College, ITE or private school.
recently did a reflection upon myself. I realise I do not really have a structure in life. As in, I do not really have the discipline to study. Maybe that's why I have not been doing well in my studies since I started secondary school.
I am thinking of creating a time-table to follow. In this time-table, there's ten hours allocated to sleep and all the provisions for school and if I want, work. The purpose of having this time-table is to ensure that I have time to study.
basically, my intent is to set aside hours to modules based on credit units. for example, if a module has five credit units, I allocate five hours to study on it every week.
what do you all think. Is time-tabling a good solution to improve my studies?
other than that, the other thing that I am thinking of trying is to adjust the kind of food I eat every day. as in, the amount of calories, nutrients, etc. I consume. This is to ensure I have energy to do work.
I would like to know how do you study. If possible, how do you study while work, while still able to achieve good grades?
Is it through cramming hard on studies in the weeks towards mid-semester tests and end-semester exams, or do you follow time-table or something?
Of course, at this age (19), I know how to grasp concepts and learn. I have been through all that already. but all along, it's usually just mugging and regurgitating at last-minute, especially for Social Studies at Secondary School. but you know la, regurgitate also not always regurgitate 100% or 100% correct de.
last semester, I ventured out to work. I took on a part-time job and went to take on an extra module (diploma-plus). Nearly destroyed my GPA. as I reviewed, I realise I have not really been spending enough time on my modules. basically, my life was in a mess.
moving on, I am thinking of following a time-table. whereas for job, I do not want to take on any part-time job already. anyway, I have calculated myself. even if I live on my parents money now, next time go out to work earn around 2/3k a month, within a few years can re-pay already. so, what for work now?
What is the best way to study?
What is the best way to achieve good grades, while live a healthy life?
other than having a time-table to follow and consuming sufficient amount of nutrients, what are some other ways to live a life where I can do well in my studies and stay healthy?
I'm sorry if my writing is not clear. Literally writing everything I want to say. Nonetheless, I hope you can share with me tips on how to study. Thanks.
Let this also be a thread for people who have not been doing well in studies to find ways to improve.
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Hi,
Be attentive during lectures, attempt all tutorials, take additional notes expecially what is said but not written down, do corrections, practise past-year exam papers, consult tutors.
Work on the core for fitness via the traditional exercises that are really great - chin-ups, sit-ups, planks, running.
Thank you and jiayou!
Cheers,
Wen Shih -
Hi,
You can also google online or go to library to look for materials/books on enhancing your memory. There are memory techniques that some people have found out. There is a bestseller book by Adam Khoo "I am gifted, so are you."
You can also google for healthy diets. There are plenty around.
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Well....maybe you should listen in class and stuff like that.Sorry dont really know how to put it ;-;
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Well, I have been through almost one week of polytechnic.
Actually, I think the key is to be street smart. and know how to learn.
Basically, to be disciplined.
Apart from that,it's to stay focus on what you want.
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Constant revision is the key. Make notes to help u revise.
Don't look at solutions, must try to solve for answers yourself, then will find out at which part you get stuck.
Read through notes daily, do tutorial questions before class, duno one go tutorial class ask.
Start to do past year paper 3 weeks to 1 month from exam. Don't do them too early or too late, use past year paper to test how well u know the concepts. In poly maybe can use past year paper to spot questions, in uni different. Can only use to test how familiar you are.
Last time in poly i always last min. Now in uni also last minute
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1. don't procrastinate (serious problem of mine)
2. time tables work for some (but not for me)
3. planners (same as above)
4. revision!
5. do quiz yourself
6. pay attention in class (this is very important to any thing in life actually)
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=Disciplined and focused.
-When u study, ur mind 100% on books. Not friends, relationship, games, outings, social apps, phone.
=Constant revision.
-After u finished a topic/chapter. Do alot and ALOT of questions.
=Attentive in Class.
-Must know teacher teach till which part. If u're unclear, ask questions, absorb as much as u can.
-If u fully master that part, u may OTOT (Own Time Own Target) do your things. I absolutely hate listening to something i already know inside out. -
Relaxation Techniques for Children : http://www.selfdevelopment.net/hypnosis/Relaxation-Techniques/Relaxation-Techniques-for-Children
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Timetabling for revisions never ever worked for me.
What worked:
(1) All homework must be done. Even if you have no time during the sem to finish all, before your final examinations, all must still be done.
(2) If you want to score well, it's not street smart that helps, but exam smart.
(3) Get all the past year papers you have to practice before exams. Print them early. Get the materials ready for final exams.
(4) When in doubt, always ask questions. You can always ask your lecturers, tutors or even just Google for the answer.
(5) Make notes and do corrections on all your mistakes to reduce the probability of making them again.
(6) Always be thinking and reflecting on your course materials, not just regurgitate.The only serious planning I did was to plan what I wanted to score, right to the detail of planning how much to score for each test that was to be calculated in the final score. I made a record of how much I scored, and calculate according to its weightage of the module's final score. For example, an mid sem exam that has weightage 10%, I score 48/50. I would write it in my notebook that 9.6% has been secured.
For that particular module mentioned, there were 3 mid sem exams, 10% each, and a final exam of 70%. So out of 30%, I secured above 28%. To score an A, I use the O Level score as a gauge, which is 75%. This number varies according to the difficulty of the module of course. So to hit 75%, I would need 47% out of the remaining 70%. That means I would need a score of at least 67 marks out of a 100 marks paper.
And when I do practices on past year papers, this is the target I will aim for. If I fall short, I would think and reflect which other areas I can improve on to bring my score higher, or what "skills" I am missing to solve a particular question.
I did all these while in uni, and at that time, I was also doing exercises 6 days a week, of which 2 days are swimming, 2 days are 4km jogs and 2 days are for weightlifting. -
Foolproof way to do well from primary sch to university:
1. Listen in class/lectures
2. Understand concepts (most important for almost every subject, even in poly)
3. Do all homework and assignments wholeheartedly, and revise often, every day if possible (Timetables help, but the most important is not to procrastinate)
4. Clarify your doubts on any info you are unsure of in class, ask questions
5. Be focused and diligent, but don't work for hours on end, as you may not be able to revise as well and you may fall sick, so take breaks in between. :)
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1. Skip lessons.
2. Procrastinate.
3. Work the minimal amount.
4. Surf sgforums frequently.
That's what I did in uni.
I found it effective.
Moral of story: You have to find your own way.
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