Stand and Shine Magazine April 2014 | Page 16

Mind It’s almost the end of the school year which means summer vacation and the promise of fun! But don’t pack your beach bag just yet, because you probably have a few end of year tests that need to be taken care of first. I know, bummer. But never fear! I’m here to help you with a few study tips that will make the most of your study sessions. study tips After you’ve put study time into your schedule, you can organize that time into blocks that meet your needs. Maybe you’ll need an hour to study for a history exam or maybe you’ll have to spend some time making flashcards for those biology vocabulary words. No matter what subject you have to study, the important thing is that you have a daily schedule so that you’re continually putting information into memory and not trying to cram it in at the last minute....picture shoving your face full of marshmallows, you just can’t keep them all in. But if you eat one marshmallow at a time, well that just works! And tastes yummy. 2 Make a study zone. You need a place that’s quiet and comfortable so that your mind can focus. This could be in your bedroom, at the library, or just a quiet place in your home. by marci preece 1 Set a daily schedule. There are so many things going on in your life right now! Schoolwork, soccer practice, Young Women’s, cleaning your room, seminary, worrying about boys, working on Personal Progress, piano lessons, babysitting your younger siblings, and the list goes on and on! And unless you’ve got a memo-board in your brain (hey, maybe you do!) it’s extremely helpful to have a daily schedule planned and written. Since most activities have a set time, get a calendar and write them all down for the upcoming week. Then it will be easy to see when you have gaps that are perfect for studying. e y’s Schedul Tuesda ice soccer pract 3:00pm k pm homewor 4:30 ent ath assignm -M for history - Study gy - Read biolo have chapter & mom quiz me ns Young Wome 7:00pm 15