Making a Study Plan

On your planning schedule, block out all the fixed time you spend during the week

time you sleep

time at work

time at class

time spent going to and from work and class

time spent on personal hygiene

time spent eating, preparing food, cleaning up

time spent on chores

time spent on other fixed activities, such as church, sports

time spent relaxing and socializing

Determine how many hours you have to study each week. An often heard advice is 2 hours of study time for each hour of class time. This number is usually significantly higher for math and science classes. You may need to spend 10-15 hours a week for these classes. Add up the necessary study hours for all your classes. Write this number above your schedule.

Now count the empty slots. If you need to study more time than there is time in your schedule, you need to review your schedule. You have to decide which activities are more important than others. If necessary, you may have to review your course load. If you take too many classes in one semester, you may make a low grade in every class, and may have to repeat them all. This is not an effective use of your time.

When you have enough clear spots, enter the study time for your various subjects. Fill your best study times first, with your most difficult subjects.

If your schedule various from week to week, for example because of a shifting work schedule, you may need to fill out a new study plan every week.

Every few weeks, review your grades. If you are not getting the grades you want, you either need to increase your study time or study more effectively.

 

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