Parenting Pointers: Study Tips for Different Subjects (Guest Post)

Preparing for school exams and quizzes can be a tough challenge to face. With many subjects bombarding students with loads of information they need to memorize, study skills are essential for academic success. Utilize these effective tips for different subjects to enhance your learning experience and ace those exams.

Mathematics

From algebra to statistics, math can be a demon of a subject for many students. With its complex formulas and principles, math can seem like a hurdle that you can't overcome. However, with these study tips, you can study for math more efficiently and become more comfortable with its complexities. 

·       Read the designated chapter in your math book before the next lesson. As you read, there may be example problems that come up, so be active in your reading by doing the problem yourself. You can gain a better understanding of the math problem and be more prepared for math class the next day. Also, while you read the chapter, you can write down any questions you may have so that you know which part of the class lesson your attention should be most focused on.

·       Make flashcards with the concepts and formulas you learned in math. Flashcards are an excellent study tool that can enhance your memory. You can also create flashcards with math vocabulary on them so that you know what your teacher is talking about during the lesson.

·       Find more practice sheets online or from your teacher. Practicing math daily is a sure-fire way to help you imprint the concepts in your mind along with improving your problem solving skills.

·       If you're working on word problems, translate them into equations. Skim the word problem for a general feel of what it's about. Then, read it through and choose the important information that you need to solve the problem. See if you can solve your equation with the information given, and double check to make sure your answer is a logical one for the problem.

Language Arts or English

Warm up before your next language arts, or English, class with these studying tips.

·       Build your vocabulary by noticing the context clues surrounding the unknown word. As you're reading an assigned book or article for your class, highlight any words you're not sure about and come back to it when you're finished reading. If you're able to define the unknown word with the surrounding context, you won't need to pick up a dictionary, and you'll have a better understanding of what the word means.

·       Improve your writing skills by writing one paragraph a day about anything you want. Whether it's what your activities were for the day or simply releasing schools stress, typing a paragraph a day can help you improve your writing skills and develop your own personal, expressive style.

·       Get familiar with common language arts terms, such as simile and idiom. Whether you have a quick guide or flashcards for these terms, you can have a better understanding of the words when your teacher discusses it during class.

Social Studies

Social studies or history classes are usually filled with loads of assigned pages to read and different articles to look over. However, with these studying tips and tricks, you'll be able to have a more fun way of learning history.

·       Some teachers can provide their students with guides and outlines of what will be on the next test. Pick out the information you need from your notes, books, and previous quizzes or tests to prepare for your studying time. Write the answers to the study guides on a separate sheet of paper. You can test yourself by reading the study guide questions and answering them as best you can. Check the answer sheet to see if you got the questions right or wrong.

·       Make a mind map of the information you received from your social studies class. Mind maps allow you to see relationships between the information you've gathered and helps you see the bigger picture.

·       Create a timeline for any important dates and events that you have learned in class. A timeline provides you with a visual aid that has the important date and short blurb of the event that you need to know for your next history test.

Science

The great thing about science is everything is fact based. However, this is also a difficulty as it means there is no room for interpretation when answering questions. Although most science classes has a reputation of being dull, long, and filled with difficult concepts, there are a few studying tips for science classes that can help any student succeed in this course. 

·       Take notes as you read your science textbook. As you read, notice the visual cues, such as bold words, and make a note of it. This is the important information that you need to know.

·       Reread the related chapters before an exam. By rereading, you can refresh your memory of what you've studied.

·       Read through the whole science test so that you can see what types of questions are being asked and allow your subconscious to release the answer to you when you reach the question.

·       Studying is the key to succeeding in your academic career. Take advantage of these tips, and continue studying every semester to ensure you reach your goal for grades.

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