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    Why don't I remember anything that I study?
    Christopher Taylor, PhD
    English Professor
    Christopher Taylor is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of English at Austin Community College in Texas. He received his PhD in English Literature and Medieval Studies from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014.
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    It's possible you're putting too much stress on yourself. Give yourself more time to study, and set aside a comfortable place to do it. Start quizzing yourself more often to check if you're retaining the information.
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    If we are dull students how can we remember it?
    Christopher Taylor, PhD
    English Professor
    Christopher Taylor is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of English at Austin Community College in Texas. He received his PhD in English Literature and Medieval Studies from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014.
    English Professor
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    When you study, your success is determined by your effort and commitment, not by your natural abilities. It may take some people longer to understand a concept than it does others, but the same studying techniques, such as setting aside time, minimizing distractions, and switching between topics, can work for everyone. If you're having trouble understanding the material even after studying well, talk to your teacher, a tutor, or a classmate.
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    How do I study for a math test?
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    Practice as much as possible. Try do the questions without looking at the answer, then compare your answer to the solution to see where you make mistakes. Make notes in another color pen over your answer of areas you don't understand.
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    I get easily distracted when I'm studying. What can I do to help myself concentrate?
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    Try studying in a peaceful environment. You can also wear noise-cancelling headphones to limit distractions. Meditating briefly every day can also improve your ability to concentrate in general. And finally, you might also try quizzing yourself while you study.
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    How do I learn long question answers?
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    Skim through the passages to grasp the flow of the answer. Once you got the flow, start taking notes based on the main idea of each paragraph. Understand the main idea and do some thinking or browsing. What you have done now would account to 75 percent of the explanation. Now you can read the entire passage lightly to make up for a complete answer.
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    How can I get a more positive attitude toward math?
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    If you take interest in a subject, you may be amazed to find out you like it. If you think math is hard, then try practicing as many problems as you can. A positive attitude goes a long way.
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    What foods help the brain retain knowledge?
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    Fish, vegetables, fruits, and water.
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    How can I focus on the subjects?
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    First, you should pay attention with out bunking the class and be calm and be happy try your best.
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    Why do I have such a hard time learning?
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    It could be due to lack of sleep or a poor diet. If you do not get the right amount of nutrients, your body (including your brain) will not be able to function properly.
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    I'm addicted to my phone. Whenever I'm serious about trying to read I get distracted by my phone. What should I do?
    NY Blossom
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    Give your phone to a family member or friend and ask them to change the password and not give it back until you finish.
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    What can you do if you can't remember the information?
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    When studying, using different study methods will help the information stick in your memory. For example, speaking the facts out loud in addition to reading them silently and writing them will boost your ability to recall them later on.
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    How can I become more interested in studying?
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    If you have to read long passages of texts, then you could put a sweet or a piece of food that you like at the end of each paragraph. Set goals and reward yourself when you achieve them. To get motivated, try watching some study hacks/tips videos on Youtube!
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    What if I am just starting to study the night before?
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    You can read a summary of the chapter if there is one available. Go over all the notes that you took in class and while reading the textbook.
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    What if I am not able to concentrate on my studies?
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    Write down the thing that is distracting you and then ask yourself, "is this better than securing good marks in the test?" This will motivate you for studying.
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    How can I compare questions with slightly different wording?
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    Remember the few keywords that are different, then find a way to associate those slight differences with the correct answer.
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    How can I study two or three subjects a day?
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    Make a schedule to give yourself ample time to study each subject.
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    I am a tutoring teacher. Can I print this whole page and hand it out to my students?
    NY Blossom
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    Yes, using this page for educational purposes is under fair use. Feel free to share with your students.
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    How do I make flash cards?
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    Get some index cards, or cut small squares or rectangles out of paper. Write the question on one side, and the answer on the other. If you are studying vocabulary, write the word on one side, and the definition on the other.
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    How can I study for a science test?
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    Science is usually more about writing to the point rather than writing like history. If you don't have much time, read through, understand and use a Sharpie to make a dot next to the paragraph you have trouble learning. You could read through that just before the exam.
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    Do you have any tips if I have forgotten a topic that I have read over the day before?
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    Scan over the test for other questions with the same topic and see if you can find a solution. It is often that in some math tests you have to remember an accurate and hard formula to answer the question, and the question just next to it describes how do it, but secretly, through the question itself. That means you can use other questions to your advantage. Read all the questions if you forget something. You have a chance of finding what you've forgot within another question.
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    What are some tricks to studying long Question and Answer problems?
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    Use flash cards with color -- blue and green are the most remembered colors, so those are the colors to rely on. Try to shorten the questions to keywords and important words to make it easier to remember. Use the memory palace technique to assist you.
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    How can I study if I don't understand the lesson?
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    If you don't understand a lesson, you should get help from your teacher. Once you understand the lesson, review it over and over again to make sure that you retain the information.
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    Is it worth using these techniques in less important exams?
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    Yes, it is. practicing the techniques will help you to have time to apply methods that you are more comfortable with. Think of it as an experiment, that cannot have any purely negative outcome. In other words, use it as the times you can work out a great personalised method for yourself
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    When is the best time to study before an exam?
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    Early mornings are the best times to study. Wake up at dawn and meditate for 15-30 minutes, then start your study with positive vibes.
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    What type of fruits and vegetables should I eat when studying?
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    Anything! Fruits and vegetables are great choices for study snacks. (You might want to avoid anything that's especially juicy or messy though.)
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    Why do I get distracted frequently while studying?
    NY Blossom
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    There are a variety of reasons. Usually, it's just that you'd rather do something else. Motivate yourself and remove distractions like cell phones and games.
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    How can I get away from an electronic device like a smartphone as I am addicted to playing online games?
    NY Blossom
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    Give it to a family member and ask them to keep it away from you until you're done studying.
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    How can I remember history using flash cards?
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    The exercise sparks a mind/body memory connection that typing and printing doesn't replicate as well. Writing is also a longer process that provides adequate time for the information to sink in and stick to your head. Afterwards, gather all the flash cards in a neat stack and shuffle them. A good idea is to attribute a different colour to each school subject.
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    Why do I forget everything I've studied, even when I eat, sleep and study enough?
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    Sometimes stress and anxiety plays a big part. Learn how to take deep breaths, stay positive and stay focused, then you will be able to recall what you have studied. Never eat junk food or a heavy breakfast right before and exam. Try to eat a moderate breakfast and get up in enough time not to rush yourself.
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    What should I do to be able to retain what I have read?
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    You have to review it every day. Also, study at the best time of the day for you when you can concentrate. Study the easy information first, so that you have a lot of time to take on the harder portion. Read through the hard portion. Using a pencil, underline the sentences you did not understand on the first read. Read it again. Understand it by reading again and again.
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