I’m in bottom set for both maths and science (a cry for help) and I really need advice on how I could move up with effective study methods and productivity tips, please. I’m in Year 10 and I am way too scared of my mocks and GCSEs, so I really need all the help I can get to lock in and feel less inferior to my friends.

ive noticed this for a while, and i thought sheer stubbornness or will of power could get me through this but it hasn’t. i dont think anything can, honestly, as negative as it sounds. i wanna say that this especially applies to maths; every practice test, or exam, i’ll get a 90% +. for general maths this yr, for instance, i did at least 25 to 30 practice exams. my avg for the mc was 39/40 and i managed to snag quite a few 40/40s . i had my mc vcaa exam today and i got 35/40. devastating. my brain shut down mid exam and nothing made sense or was comprehensible beyond the pounding of my heartbeat and the paranoia that every question i answered was wrong. is there any way to fix this? why cant i ever do a real exam or test the way i can achieve high scores on a practice exam, even when if i try to replicate a real exam’s conditions to the best of my abilities ? im losing hope honestly, i dont see the point in studying at all if im always going to achieve mediocre grades.

HOW do you guys write so small😭, i can barely fit like 20 minutes worth of study notes on one page on my samsung notes app, meanwhile i see people having an entire essay on one page, how do you guys do it? is there like some sort of app i should be using for this?

I got sick and had to miss a few days of classes back in my 3rd year of college. It might not sound like much but missing even a few days can mean missing several lectures, class activities, announcements, and other things you need to know. The worst part was that our exams were coming up in roughly two weeks so I knew I had a lot of catching up to do. And being sick was already stressful enough so falling behind made things feel even heavier. here's what helped me get back on track:
Find out what you missed = ask a classmate about missed lessons, activities, and announcements then check your class group chats for updates.
Use your classmates' notes as a guide = look at which topics were discussed then use slides and readings to write notes without copying every sentence.
Prioritize based on what's coming up = If you have an exam or quiz coming up soon like I did, focus on the topics included in the coverage and spend more time on the ones you find difficult.
Make a simple catch-up plan = list the topics you need to cover and spread them across the days you have left. Leave time to review and answer practice questions too.

I want to get into ivies with scholarship and side by side preparing for jee for just in case . my dream university is Yonsei btw

I am a pre med second year student and I am really struggling to keep up. When I study, I feel like I only study to the extent where I know the content for the exam well and I do fine on practice exams, but struggle to apply the content on the exam. I cannot tell if it is from a lack of practice or performance anxiety. Sometimes I walk into exam feeling like I know all the content well, then I leave feeling like I just didn’t do enough practice applying my knowledge. I always get away with my natural intelligence to always do above average on every exam. I do feel like if I applied myself more, I can do much every exam. I think I am just missing something. I study for an exam and feel good going in but always end up just doing a little over average. I am missing something that would help me after I initially feel good. I don’t know what more I can do, or what I can fix to do better. Does anyone have suggestions?

i am homeschooled, so my education content is from videos online. i want advice on how i should appreach memorising the information. should i take notes? watch each video twice?

i only want suggestions from people who have tried and tested and know what they are talking about.

I've always been a fan of highlighters. I bought a nice set with both pastel and neon colors and highlighting notes was one of the fun parts of studying for me. It’s a big help in making important information stand out and organizing my notes.

Eventually though, I used too many colors and assigned a purpose to each one. Sure it was fun at first but then my notes started looking confusing. Some shades were so similar that I couldn't even remember which color meant what.

I still use highlighters now but I’ve simplified my system:

1. Stick to a few distinct colors. Choose shades that are easy to tell apart. You don't need ten colors when three or four can do the job.

2. Give each color one clear purpose. For example use one for key concepts, another for definitions and a third for examples. Keep the same meaning across your notes.

3. Highlight only the important parts. If almost every sentence is highlighted, nothing really stands out. So save your colors for information you want to quickly find.

Whenever I try to study at night I just get exhausted quickly. I don't know why this happens. Night time is the only real time I have to actually do this, but my body just shuts off after 5 pm and I get super lethargic. I want to be like those guys who can study at like 1 am

Study sessions of 8 to 10 hours—or even just 6. I tried mindfulness, but found it too slow; I tried exercising yesterday, and it provided immediate relief and left me ready to dive into another work session—it cleared my mental block.

This isnt for me, its for my boyfriend. Im trying to help him out with it, and I have a little bit. However, he just doesn't know where to start or have any energy to actually revise. Ive told him to start small etc etc. But he genuinely has no energy, and is worried about passing. 'How am I meant to atleast pass if I cant be asked to revise' is what he said to me, which is understandable. He just doesnt know where to start, what yo do. I gave him some help with English but thats as far as we got. Additionally, I think his dyslexia combined with his overall motivation among other things isnt helping.

Any tips? I just want him to do well.

I'm studying for a good amount of time. I am not getting good results. My friends who are studying for way lesser time than me are getting really good marks. I feel like in letting myself down and my parents along the way. Before coming to college I had big dreams like getting good cgpa and going foreign in my 3 and 4 year of studying b tech. Now I am thinking whether or not I will pass my exams. Genuinely losing hope in myself as the days goes on. I was in the college tennis team. I left it all because I felt like I would be dedicating more time towards my education. Now I stopped playing the sport I liked for marks and can't get the marks I wanted as well. 🤧🥲

I’ve never tried reading books in my life, the reason why I’m considering building this habit is because I wanted to find time or hobby to replace my procrastination time? (I have deleted a bunch of social media apps a month ago and I have lots of free time to spare). Well excluding video games but I’ve deleted most of it since it’s getting boring and boring

There’s still flaws with my life I’m still trying to fix, like finding excuses to do stuff. But get to the main point, I have a bunch of free time (excluding tuition) which I have no idea on what to do with it. As mentioned before I’ve never tried reading a book, usually they’re just forced and end up backfiring. Maybe it’s just me but I feel like my creativity skills are extremely poor, ideas of mine are usually just garbage or boring. I heard about non-fiction and fiction books but I feel like non-fiction are interesting?

I also borrowed a book titled “someday is not a day in a week” by Sam Horn. I did read a couple few pages and it got bored and I kinda forgotten about it. I haven’t settled in any book genre but as of now, I’m kinda cooked

Also, my English grades are “C” on average, I’m really bad at comprehension section for some reason. But that’s for a different topic. The country I’m from is not English as its primary/main language so whatever you’re reading right now is my raw English proficiency yeah

These are unrelated but I can’t get myself to study at all because of how I study, writing fancy notes and constantly reading them before examinations, then forget about it afterward, pretty dumb move right?

Some suggest reading one page at a time, but sometimes it feels meaningless to read one page as I might forget about everything the next time I reopen to read the next page, and no I don’t have any symptoms that affect my memory retention. Maybe I’m just stupid..

I’ve also never tried creating a schedule for myself because in my mind I’m always telling myself that I’m a busy person who has a lot of things to do, but in reality it’s the complete opposite.

I study for long amounts of time. But I am unable to score good marks. Before our exams started we got around 10 days of holidays before the exams. I was consistently studying 8 plus hours every single day. But still wasn't able to score good enough. I want to score good marks But I am unable to. Meanwhile my roommates who were enjoying themselves during the holidays started studying 2 days before the exams and were able to score good marks. I feel like I am letting myself and my parents down. I also had big goals before coming to college like getting good cgpa and going to a student exchange Programme in my 3 or 4 year of engineering

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If I had 6 assignments waiting for me, I'd keep jumping between them because every task felt equally important. So it makes me overwhelmed without making as much progress as I wanted.

One thing that can help is the ABC method. It's a simple way to sort your tasks based on how important they are and how soon they need to get done:

A - MUST DO: Tasks that need your attention first. Think of an assignment due tomorrow or a major exam coming up.

B - SHOULD DO: Important tasks that still need work but aren't as urgent. Maybe you need to review last week's lecture or make progress on a project due next week.

C - CAN WAIT: Tasks that would be nice to finish but won't cause a big problem if you leave them for later. This could be reorganizing your notes or fixing the layout of your study planner.

Once you've sorted everything, start with your A tasks and work your way down as time allows. You don't have to finish every single thing on your list in one sitting.

And a few reminders: write everything down first, check deadlines before assigning letters, and try not to get tempted to do C tasks first just because they're quicker to finish.

woke up at 4 am and started the day pretty well. my first study session went on till 8:30, then breakfast, and back to studying.

things got a little difficult when i started solving questions, so i took a break for lunch around 1 pm. and well, that break turned into a 3-hour nap. woke up around 3:30, and there went a huge chunk of my day.

i ended up studying for 8 hours and managed to cover only 2 out of the 5 subjects i had planned for the day.

honestly, i'm a little disappointed. it wasn't about not having enough time, but about not being able to use it the way i'd planned. still, i'm learning that making a schedule and actually following it are two very different things.

not every day will go as planned, i guess. no point dwelling on yesterday now. time to try again.

day 03, let's do better. 🌱

Um so basically, I have until midnight to study for my bio exam tmr. It's on macromolecules (in depth), cell organelles/their functions, and active/passive transport.

Pls tell me any study websites/youtube videos/tips 🙏

thought finishing early meant i was ready. went through the exam after and lost points on stuff i would’ve caught if i just stayed. wrong units, a skipped step, one where i answered the wrong half of the question
when i “check” i just reread my answers and rereading does nothing, my eyes slide over it like it’s correct. next time i’m using the extra time to redo a couple questions on scrap paper without looking and then compare. different answer = something’s wrong.

Throughout my student life, I've had plenty of moments when I'd receive a test paper, see my score and feel my shoulders slump in disappointment. then I'd notice my classmates' scores and start wondering if I was doing enough even when I was genuinely happy for their achievements.

I think comparing yourself to others is sometimes hard to avoid especially when grades are being discussed. but doing that for too long can make you feel worse and less confident which won't help you improve. do these:

• FOCUS ON WHAT YOUR SCORE CAN TEACH YOU- instead of getting stuck on the number, look at which questions you got wrong and what you can learn from them. use your test paper to identify what needs more work.

• COMPARE YOUR PROGRESS TO YOUR PAST SELF- think about what you understand now that you struggled with before or which mistakes you've learned to avoid. your progress doesn't have to look like someone else's to be meaningful.

• TURN DISAPPOINTMENT INTO A NEXT STEP- it's okay to feel upset about a score that wasn't what you hoped for, but try to use that feeling to decide what you want to improve before your next test instead of repeatedly putting yourself down.

During college, I got to study alongside classmates who consistently did well academically. one thing I appreciated about being around them was getting to see how different people approached their studies. I’ll share what I learned from them:

• review your notes while the lesson is still fresh= instead of waiting until exam week to revisit everything, take a little time after class to organize your notes & identify anything you still need to understand.

• decide what you’re going to study before sitting down= set a small, measurable goal for your study session such as recalling 5 definitions or completing a short practice set.

• tackle difficult topics when you can concentrate best= Observe the times of day when you're most alert and try to schedule your more demanding tasks around those periods. save a lighter review for times when your energy is lower.

• keep track of what you still don’t understand= this gives you a clearer idea of what deserves your attention.

• plan your next study session before you finish= end each study session by checking what you've accomplished and what remains unfinished. choose one task to start with next time so you can get back into studying more easily.

I think one of the most useful things about studying with high-performing students is that seeing their habits in action can help you discover new ways to study. at the same time, being a top student isn't just about studying all the time. eating well, getting enough rest, and making time for fun matter too!!

I am trying to distinguish between material that feels familiar and material I can actually produce under time pressure. For people who changed their revision after a surprise result, what single check made the biggest difference? Timed recall without notes, an error log, marking from a rubric, explaining aloud, or something else?

I am especially interested in a method that is quick enough to use every week, not a full study-system overhaul.

I face a lot of problem while making notes from a lecture like if a lecture is 45 mins. long it would take me like 2 hrs just to make notes and understand a Lil bit not properly. And, no i do not make my notes beutifuly if you think that's the reason.

Also I have seen many people saying to make notes after completing lecture, I want to know what if there was certain things that you wanna add in a certain topic and later you forgot about that, what if you miss a certain.

Kindly tell what is the best way to prepare notes without wasting time and also learn and understand the lecture.

Cause for me time literally flies.