Take Control of Homework So It Doesn't Control You Part 1

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn't Control You

Part 1

Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

·        Reinforce what you've learned during the day.

·        Build study habits that are essential in college.

·        Prepare for your classes.

·        Get a sense of progress.  

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

Set the Mood 

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example,a calculator). If you don't have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library. 

Know Where to Begin 

Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don't have to face them at the end. 

Study at the Same Time Every Day 

Even if you don't have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down at work is part of your normal routine, you'll approach it with less dread. Also, you'll become a pro time productivity. 

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!! 

Note-Taking Strategies Part 4

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 4

For Review

Once you've done all of the above, you'll find you've created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick to It

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when it’s test time. You've been doing the work all along. Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!