Mid Year Study!
It’s about time I put out another newsletter!
I hope everyone’s studies are going really well!
Now is the time when many students are preparing for mid year tests and exams if they haven’t already started! Tutoring makes me remember my student days and how hard it was to study effectively and come up with good study approaches that work. Back then we didn’t even have Google to help us find tips on study technique. Here are a few links I found today:
http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/studying-training/studying-tips-resources/top-10-study-tips
http://www.csc.edu/learningcenter/study/studymethods.csc
https://www.goconqr.com/en/examtime/blog/study-hacks/
I would add to these articles that it is important to know what you need to study! It may sound obvious but it can be hard to be sure which topics are going to be assessed. This can be because previous years had similar material and it isn’t clear how this year adds to what you learned last year. Perhaps something was covered in a way that didn’t make it obvious it is part of the subject material. Maybe you were sick and missed something in class.
My suggestion is that if your teacher hasn’t given it to you, make a list of topics you have been taught so far. It will be even better if you can link it to some kind of study material you have like notes, handouts, or even assignments.
And finally, and maybe this won’t be popular advice for some kids, aim to get an A! Why? Because and A grade means you have learned and understand all the topics and concepts you are supposed to have been taught. Even if you don’t usually get anywhere near an A, I think it’s important to study all the material and aim to learn basically all of it. You might be surprised how that knowledge could come in handy later on.
Of course not all kids learn and study the same way and at the same rate, but the more you learn and the more of those gaps you fill in, the better off you will be in the long run. That’s where a bit of help from a parent or tutor like me can help you improve your knowledge, understanding and confidence.
So, all the best in your studies, and feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.