Study Habits

1. Study Habits Ms. Coro Intensive Reading

2. Tip Number One • After every 5-7 pages of reading, do 5 minutes of exercise. • This can include light weight lifting, a quick jog or sprint, or push-ups/pull-ups. It keeps your blood flow and heart rate up, keeping you alert and focused.

3. Tip Number Two • Take a break every 20-30 minutes. • Allowing a short break gives your brain time to recover, and process the material.

4. Tip Number Three • Change the location of your studying place. • Try studying in other places, like the local library, or in your classroom early. • Make sure it’s somewhere quiet, with minimal noise level.

5. Tip Number Four • Drink plenty of tea or water. • Staying hydrated keeps your body healthy and happy, which will help you in remembering material.

6. Tip Number Five • Color coding helps. • Use different colored highlighters/pens while note-taking, helping you to recall the material.

7. Tip Number Six • Listen to soft music. • Classical songs keeps you motivated and concentrated. Avoid loud or aggressive music.

8. Tip Number Seven • Talk out loud to yourself or talk to someone about what you’ve learned. • This allows you to recall the material you were reading.

9. Tip Number Eight • Eat healthy snacks. • Avoid unhealthy foods like chips, candy, or fast food.

10. Tip Number Nine • Sleep 6-7 hours each night, at a regular time. • Keep a regular sleep pattern, if you normally fall asleep at around 10pm, maintain that time slot.

11. Tip Number Ten • Quiz yourself on the material. And then reward yourself with each correct answer. Create your own rewarding system, example: each right answer = a piece of candy, or an added minute for the next break.