Where you Study

A Good Study Setting is Important for Good Concentration and Retention.

            Students should have a good study setting in order to do their best work.  Typically, students study on the bed, the floor, or draped across a comfortable chair.  They are surrounded by magazines, photographs, bulletin boards, and other personal items.  TV sets, radios, or computers blaring make concentration impossible. Some students are interrupted by phone calls and visits from friends.  These distractions keep the student from focusing on schoolwork.

 

Successful Students Know how to Study Effectively. 

The following tips will help you improve your study time:

 

• Study in a quiet place.  Turn off the radio, computer, or TV.  Ninety-nine percent of the population needs a quiet setting to do their best work.

 

•  If possible, study in the same place daily. 

 

•  Remove distractions from the study area.
  

1. Don't study under a bulletin board.
2. Don't keep magazines, MP3 players, or other personal items in your study area.
3. Don't study in front of an open window.  The sound and movement of traffic is distracting.

 

• Don't take phone calls during study time.  It's better to return calls during study breaks.

 

• Study on a flat surface: a desk or table is best.  Don't study on the floor; you may fall asleep.

 

• Sit in a comfortable, straight-backed chair.

 

• Keep your study area neat and clean.