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Natasia Leggatt<br />
I have tried it all: the<br />
notorious notes (in colour,<br />
then in black), making mindmaps<br />
and drawing diagrams, reciting<br />
pages as though they were the script<br />
to a drama or the lyrics of a musical.<br />
I’ve done the talking to a teddy, I have<br />
Amy Tait<br />
methods that I<br />
remained entertained<br />
and<br />
engaged in my<br />
work. I adopted<br />
sat, stood and danced and even<br />
did “brain exercises” before<br />
studying.I guess it is<br />
thanks to this ongoing<br />
change in study<br />
techniques to<br />
suit me according<br />
to the phase I<br />
was in.<br />
What helps me when I am<br />
studying for exams ...<br />
It’s all about comfort! Make sure you<br />
have a quiet, comfortable and familiar room to study<br />
in. Ensure you study in the right environment with no<br />
distractions. And don’t forget to take good, ACTIVE<br />
study breaks!<br />
Hats off to....<br />
Sarah Galvin<br />
I try to work continiously throughout the term<br />
by keeping my notes up to date and doing<br />
whatever homework I am given. I study by<br />
making flashcards, mindmaps and summaries<br />
which I make colourful so that I feel<br />
motivated to study from them. I also find<br />
youtube videos helpful as they are both<br />
auditory and visual. When I’m revising I<br />
pretend to teach someone else because<br />
it helps me to say the work out loud.<br />
What works for me.<br />
I have discovered 3 things that<br />
really work when I study. Writing: I<br />
make summaries of all my sudy work,Verbalising:<br />
I then read these summaries aloud. Practice: I do<br />
all my homework! I do past papeers and use extra exam aid<br />
books to practice questions. But besides these 3 things it is really<br />
important to ask queestions when you<br />
don’t understand. Don’t wait until<br />
exams because then it is<br />
too late.<br />
Judi Kuyler<br />
Christelle Herbst<br />
<strong>First</strong>ly, I look at studying as the “cool” thing to do. Education<br />
is our right but it is our responsibility to do well and<br />
grab opportunities that come with it. Secondly, know yourself.<br />
I get distracted easily by outside noises, so I listen to<br />
music (anything without lyrics). Know how long to study and<br />
how long to take breaks. Thirdly, studying is mostly done in<br />
class. Listen to your teachers and ask questions. Lastly, set<br />
challenging goals for yourself.
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