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Need help studying? Here is how!

1. Outline the BIG CHUNKS:

  • Identify the topics to be covered and studied.
  • These topics are your tasks.

2. Break it down and list the sub – tasks:

  • Identify and list the steps that need to be taken in order to completely cover each task.
  • Ask: WHAT and HOW?
  • WHAT are you trying to accomplish?
  • HOW will you accomplish it?

EX: “Study Chapter 1” covers WHAT, and HOW?

       “Review summary of Chapter 1 and do practice questions from textbook”, answer WHAT and HOW?

3. Weigh the tasks and sub – tasks:

  • Which section did your teacher/lecturer/professor emphasize the most?
  • Which section did you struggle the most with?
  • Highlight and remember these tasks, for they need more attention.

4. Decide WHEN do each sub – task needs to be done!

    Follow the seven day study plan:

  • Day 1: Organize your study materials and check if anything is missing.

    Study/Review material emphasized on:

  • Day 2: Lectures
  • Day 3: Textbook
  • Day 4: Lectures and Textbook
  • Day 5: Lectures
  • Day 6: Textbook
  • Day 7: Review all and catch up with what you couldn’t do on Day 2 through Day 6.

    Decide, based on the seven day plan, when each sub – task will be done.

    Bear in mind the highlighted tasks! Assign more time to do them!

    Tips:

  • Study a maximum of 2 hours per night. Total hours of study must be between 10 to 14 hours.
  • Review constantly before the test/exam approaches!
  • Try to complete all the tasks planned for the day before you go to sleep.
  • Sleep at least 6 hours a night before the test! 
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Tiffany Joseph

Broward '20

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
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Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".