Q&A for How to Study Harder

First of all, when you go to study, make sure you put your phone on silent or switch it off and hide it somewhere where you cannot see it. You could even give it to a parent, sibling, roommate, etc. and ask them to return it until you're finished studying. If all else fails, delete the games.

Do all of the homework due very soon first. Then, study a little bit for each exam. After that, work on homework that is not due soon but will take a long time to complete. After working on that for a bit, go back to studying.

Decide what your priorities are: Doing well in school (and gathering all the rewards that come with that), or being temporary friends with people who apparently don't care about their own futures.

Study those subjects first. Always start with your hardest work and do the easy work last, since you'll often be running out of brain power by the time you get to the end of your studies. Try giving yourself a reward for completing your work in the subject you don't like, perhaps a snack, a 15 minute break, etc. Remember that even though you don't like, it's probably important for you to learn it.

I'm not sure how it would be possible for you to go to class, sleep, and do everything else you need to do if you are studying for 70 hours a week. 2-3 hours a day seems like a much more reasonable amount of time to study per day.

Ask somebody to help you! Teachers are great for explaining things you're confused about, and they can even give you advice on how to do better on homework and tests. You could also try forming a study group with some classmates who know and understand the material well.

Try using time management apps to help you time your study sessions. Prioritize the most important tasks and get them done.

Go to bed at a reasonable time, and make sure it is the same time every night. Then set your alarm for the same time every morning so you can study. Make sure you are giving yourself enough time for sleep so you can be well rested, focused and ready to learn.

Use the tips in this article to study harder, and you'll find good advice in Remember Things You Study Better .

Don't stress too much, as this can cause more negative thoughts to enter your mind. Re-read your class notes, test yourself and make sure you get enough sleep.

You could go to a local library to study, or you can make you own space in your room.

Talk to them before or after class. Approach them respectfully and ask if you can have a moment of their time. Let them know that you feel like your questions are being ignored in class. It may be that the teacher has a policy where all questions must come at the end of class, or something like that, so hopefully he/she will explain this to you. You can always jot down your questions during class and then ask them all at the end, or even bring them to the teacher after class for further explanation.

You might not be studying the right way. Take notes while you're studying and then go back over your notes. Some people find that rewriting their notes helps them memorize information. Other people like to use flash cards. See what works for you. You can also ask your teachers or school counselor for study tips. And if there are parts of the material you don't understand, ask for help!

Wear headphones that don't have any sounds. Or you can study at a library. You can also wake up early and try to study right after you wake up, as noisy people often sleep late.

You could study in short blocks. For instance, spend 20 minutes on one of your more difficult books, 15 minutes on an easier one, and so on and so forth. Make sure to take regular breaks to clear your mind, and stay hydrated!

Simply ask your friends to talk less while you’re studying, or listen to ambient sounds with headphones in. Just make sure you're not distracted further by your phone!

Take advantage. Quiz each other, make up games that help you study, and have fun!

Stay hydrated, take breaks while studying to exercise and stay alert, and study while sitting upright instead of lying down.

State what subject you are studying and for how long you plan to do so. A tip is not to add time limits. For example, study biology from 4 pm to 5 pm, as this will put unnecessary pressure on you to finish in that particular time frame.

Break the tasks down to limit the amount of stress, take breaks and slowly with time, you will reach your high standards.

There is a boundary that teachers must uphold in order to preserve a respectful classroom environment and the ethics of unbiased grading, as well as avoiding accusations of inappropriate student-teacher behavior. Teachers may be friendly toward you, but they are prohibited from maintaining anything but a professional teacher-student relationship with students. That said, you can generally make your teachers view you favorable by being attentive and participatory in class, bringing positive energy to the classroom, doing well on tests and handing in your homework on time. After you've graduated, you're free to pursue friendships with any of your former teachers that you'd like.