Study Habits

• Decide what to study (reasonable task) and how long or how many (chapters, pages, problems, etc.). Set and stick to deadlines.
• Do difficult tasks first. For procrastination, start off with an easy, interesting aspect of the project.
• Have special places to study. Take into consideration lighting, temperature, and availability of materials.
• Study 50 minutes, and then take a 10 minute break. Stretch, relax, have an energy snack.
• Allow longer, "massed" time periods for organizing relationships and concepts, outlining, and writing papers. Use shorter, "spaced" time intervals for rote memorization, review, and self-testing. Use odd moments for recall/review.
• If you get tired or bored, switch task/activity, subject, or environment. Stop studying when you are no longer being productive.
• Do rote memory tasks and review, especially details, just before you fall asleep.
• Study with a friend. Quiz each other, compare notes and predicted test questions.