Effective study habits
Mostafa Kamal
Effective study habits and motivation can
make all the difference when it comes to a student’s grades. No matter what
type of learner a student is, effective study habits will make him or her more
capable of understanding class material.
There are plenty of ways parents can get their child to practice these
effective study habits. Keep reading to learn about the best study habits of successful students
and how you can help your child adopt them.
STUDY
HABIT #1
MAINTAINING A CLEAN STUDY
SPACE
When workspaces are tidy and organized, students are more likely to feel
calm and clear-headed. Students who ensure their desks are clear with their supplies
available are better able to sit down and study efficiently with a clear mind.
STUDY
HABIT #2
KEEPING POSITIVE
A valuable skill many successful students have is staying positive,
especially when encountering material they may be struggling with. Students who
are able to maintain composure while studying typically do better because
they’re not over thinking or panicking if they don’t know something.
STUDY
HABIT #3
PLANNING AHEAD
A major reason many students get poor grades is their tendency to procrastinate.
They leave assignments and studying to the last minute, spending less time
preparing than they should because they’re rushing.
Students who plan their study schedules ahead don’t have to worry about
cramming the night before a deadline and are able to take the time they need to
fully understand the material. They often do well in tests, exams, and
assignments as a result.
STUDY
HABIT #4
GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
When a student isn’t staying up all night catching up with studying, he
or she is able to get the sleep needed to be productive the next day. And that
productivity results in less last-minute studying, which means more time to
rest and recharge. It’s a continuous cycle that has amazing positive effects on
a student’s comprehension.
STUDY
HABIT #5
SETTING & WORKING TOWARD
GOALS
Successful students set and plan actionable goals to keep them properly
motivated during the school year. Goals can take many forms—maintaining a
specific average for a class, an overall class average for a semester, or
understanding a class concept that interests them serve as great examples.
Goals help motivate students to accomplish short-term objectives and keep them
focused on the task at hand.
STUDY
HABIT #6
SEEKING HELP IF NEEDED
Successful students aren’t those who don’t have learning
disabilities—they are those who are able to identify ways they are struggling
and are open to receiving help. They invest time into understanding what
strategies work for them
