Tropicana July-August 2021 #137 The Novel Issue

JULY/AUG 2021

JULY/AUG 2021 LIFEHACKSSTUDYSMARTERHARDERNOTApart from understanding and memorising factsthat you’ve learned from your teachers and books,there are other methods to live by in order to aceyour exams. We’ve compiled several study tips andtechniques for you to set yourself up for success.16

TROPICANA MAGAZINEOne of the best ways to score withflying colours is to test yourselfas often as you can to boost yourunderstanding of a subject. Passivereading from your textbook orteacher’s notes will not do much toimprove your academic performance.Challenge your mental aptitude byquizzing yourself frequently andpractice by answering different sets ofquestions from different sources. Whenit comes to studying itself, it’s best tostudy several subjects daily insteadof concentrating on just one or twosubjects. Such a system will help youstay focused and not get bored easily.Another useful study tip is to takedown notes by hand, rather than usinga laptop or desktop. Research hasshown that students who pen downtheir notes on paper are more likely toprocess and reframe the information,which in turn contribute to betterlearning. Those who key in their noteson the computer often type in withoutfirst processing the information andwhat’s worse are the online distractionsthat occur while they are typing.An enjoyable and effective methodwhen it comes to learning is to studyin a group. The top three advantagesof this include the chance to comparenotes, quiz one another and participatein thoughtful discussions. In order tobetter understand what you’ve learnedis to explain it to others. Explaining toyour friend or sibling verbally aboutwhat you’ve learned will only makethings clearer for you. It helps you toremember and understand the subjectmatter much better.Last but not least, wake up early asexperts suggest that early morningsoffer many advantages including anenhanced focus and concentration,which is why it is also the best timeto study. In other words, you snooze,you lose. So, take advantage that theearly morning gives and reap its manybenefits. You’re not only guaranteed of agood morning but a great day!17