Studying Effectively

• Avoid cramming sessions. It is more effective to study in several short periods than in one long one. The more difficult the material, the shorter each study session should be.
• Take regular breaks. Do not study more than one hour without a break. Learning decreases if you study for long periods of time.
• If you have to study a lot of material of one subject at one time, take breaks.
• Find your best study time. Every person has different levels of energy during the day. Find your best level for studying difficult subjects.
• Do not study when you are tired. If you are unusually tired, it is better to take a short nap or do a relaxation exercise before studying, even if it cuts into your study time. Your study time will be more effective.
• When studying more than one subject in one study session, start with the most difficult subject. You will be most refreshed. Alternate the types of subject. Separate math and science for example.
• For some people, it is effective to study the same subject at the same place and the same time every day. This trains the brain to think "math" when you need it.
• To make the best use of your time, understand how to solve a problem first. Then practice how to do it. Practicing problems you understand will help you to solve them faster and with fewer mistakes. Do additional practice problems until you can solve this type of problem automatically.