Post on 11-Feb-2017
Study habits are defined as the regular tendencies and practices that one depicts during the process of gaining information through learning.
Study habits play a big role in determining our success in the learning process.
Keep a course notebook.
Clearly understand the assignment
and follow instructions.
Keep assignments up to date.
Schedule a time and place to study.
Don’t procrastinate.
Study in short segments instead of
“cramming”.
Complete hard assignments first.
Participate in class
activities/discussions.
Completing easiest assignments first
Studying around loud noise/distraction
Studying in a cluttered environment Letting your thoughts
wander Studying when tired or
hungry Failing to reflect on the
meaning of the assignment
Staying up late to study Cramming
Understand learning method.
Building focus Knowledge retention Self motivation Concentration Organization
1. Study every day2. Create a quiet place at
home to study.3. Turn off the phone, TV and
other devices that may disturb you when studying.
4. Take regular breaks.5. Study early.6. Study the hardest things
first and move on the easier once.
7. Organize your notes in a notebook.
8. Ask for help if you are struggling with something.
Employ listening and concentration skills.
Repeat verbally or in writing.
Associate material with the familiar (analogies).
Employ mnemonic devices.
Use the first letters of the material/list to make a silly sentence/story.
Create an acronym.
Avoid distraction/keep a single focus.
Concentrate on the present task.
Study in a quiet relaxing environment.
Take breaks as needed/avoid over-studying.
Identification of current practices/habits
Identification of current academic performance level (progress reports, report card, transcript)
Identification of effective/ineffective strategies
Determination of areas for improvement
Components Location Time Goals Strategies
a. Overallb. Course specific
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