Follow These 10 Steps to Study More Effectively for Your Exams

Self study is a preferred method, no doubt. But problems arise when students are not able to manage their time and syllabus adequately. School students have to study many subjects and there are many topics in these subjects that might or might not appeal to the students. These kinds of issues cause lethargy and disappointment towards studies. Students can get extra learning support like tutoring services for their school syllabus – particularly tuition for Mathematics and Science.

In this article, we will talk about a methodical approach to ease our studies. We have listed these points with careful consideration of student behaviours and motivational factors that affect their studies. Both students and parents must go through this article to understand the implications of these points. Even if the students are studying on their own, parents can help in certain areas – like inculcating discipline into their daily routine and boosting their morale when things get difficult.

Read on to find out a goal-oriented process that can help students climb the ladder of success. The steps are arranged chronologically. Before you start this technique, you will need to research the syllabus content and examination question paper pattern for whichever particular school grade you are enrolled in. These steps can be also followed for any entrance or competitive exams that you plan on writing for.

How to Study More Effectively: 10 Steps to Follow

  1. Set up a Syllabus Structure
  2. The first and foremost step is to get acquainted with your syllabus. The list of chapters and topics prescribed for your particular school grade or competitive exam should be well-known to you. Knowing the content and its structure will tell you which topics are basic and which ones are complex. You can skim through these chapters just to figure how knowledgeable you are about these topics. Finding out topics you are familiar with will tell you where to start studying your syllabus from.

  3. Analyse Weightage from Each Chapter
  4. Preparing for exams has to be a smart process right from the beginning. To know how much time and energy you need to spend on a topic, find out the weightage of each chapter in the main exam. Browse through a sample question paper or a previous year question paper on any subject. For example, you could ask for the overall structure of the exam question paper in a class for Science. Or, you could look for the previous year question papers in the library.

  5. Prepare a Reasonable Timetable for Studies
  6. Both study and play go hand in hand. So, while designing a daily timetable for studies, do not be over-confident. Do not exclude any daily activities that are beneficial to your mental and physical health. Do not alter your eating habits or your afternoon hours of sports with your friends. Mental and physical coordination is essential for a sharp learning mind.

  7. Always Stay in a Positive Mindset
  8. Sometimes, it is easy to lose heart and difficult to maintain a steady attitude of positivity all throughout a journey. But we will advise you to maintain this attitude throughout. Otherwise, your whole regime might fall apart and you will have to start your learning process all over again or you might be subject to a lot of learning gaps. And learning gaps take time to cover. If you find it difficult to maintain a positive outlook on your studies all the time, talk to your family and friends. They will offer you the required support and encouragement.

  9. Adopt a Smart Strategy of Study
  10. Who says studies are monotonous? It depends on the student. The priority is to follow the timetable strictly so that there is no lagging behind in syllabus. Missing a single day of study can set us back – especially if it is tuition for Mathematics classes. To make things fun and interesting, we should implement breaks and variety during our study hours. If we feel bored with one subject, we can move to another subject. If you feel like your mind is not able to focus on a certain topic, leave it for the time being.

  11. Assess Yourself
  12. You have been analysing the syllabus, studying regularly and fulfilling your co-curricular duties as well. But, how do you know that you are doing well? It is important to assess your abilities. Create quizzes and assessments on chapters before you study. After you think you have built a good understanding of the chapter, sit down to answer the questions. Grade yourself. Conduct these assessments at regular intervals for similar topics and analyse your growth pattern. You will discover the topics that need improvement and the topics that you find easy to deal with.

  13. Learn by Using Practical Examples
  14. Whatever topics you learn at home or school, try to relate those to real-life situations. During a class for Science you might learn about Electrolysis. Your textbook will have activities that can be conducted at your home itself. Do not ignore these. It will help you get a clearer picture and remember the concepts and facts efficiently. The same goes for Mathematics classes at your school, home or tutoring services.

  15. Learning through Teaching
  16. Help your friends by teaching them topics that they do not understand. It is the best way to learn as well. While teaching you might encounter many things that you yourself might have forgotten. Teaching helps you connect to your thoughts and other people around you. When your friends ask doubts, you are compelled to read up the topic if you are unaware of it. Thus, it also helps you expand your knowledge.

  17. Revise and Use Mnemonics and Notes
  18. Revision is the best way to memorise. Facts, formulas, theories and skills can be remembered through revision. There are certain tools to help you revise. Firstly, you can always refer to your notes. Another way is to form mnemonics for those notes that will help you recall those details faster when you are sitting in an exam hall. If you find it difficult to design a good revision plan, you can always refer to the mentors at your preferred tutoring service.

  19. Sort out Your Strengths and Weaknesses
  20. By the end of all the nine steps mentioned above, you are ready for the last step, i.e., figuring out your strengths and weaknesses. This is a crucial point because it will determine how much more effort you need to invest into certain topics. For your upcoming exams, question paper patterns and weightage of various sections should be well-known to you. You can now easily design an answering strategy during exams based on your strong and weak points.

    As we have seen, the last step will determine your next plan of action, i.e., how to plan a good strategy for acing the exams. Students are advised to follow the above plan of action for acing whatever exams they plan to write.

Learning Mathematics and Science with BYJU’S Tuition Centres (BTCs)

BYJU’S Tuition Centres (BTCs) is a recent initiative taken up by BYJU’S to provide quality tuition classes for Mathematics. We follow a standardised syllabus content and research-based learning materials for Mathematics classes. Expert teachers are there to guide you all the way to help you harness your full potential. Mathematics is taught with high-tech teaching aids that focus on delivering crisp and coherent explanations for better understanding and long-term retention of concepts. The same model for teaching is followed in any class for Science at our tuition centres. Tutoring service at BYJU’S Tuition Centres (BTCs) comprises animated videos, games, puzzles and various other interactive activities for an immersive peer-learning experience.

Our tutoring service is available in a hybrid format. At BYJU’S Tuition Centres, both online and offline classes can be availed of by students. Personalised tuition classes are arranged for students who struggle with certain topics. We provide Science and Mathematics tuition to students from Grades 4-10 following CBSE, ICSE and other selected state boards.

To summarise, you can avail:

  • A competitive peer-learning environment.
  • Pre-recorded lessons and study materials on BYJU’S – The Learning App.
  • A two-teacher model for online classes.
  • Face-to-face interaction with teachers at tuition centres during offline classes.
  • Regular homework followed by subjective assessments.
  • Teaching tricks involved in application-based problems.
  • Preparation for other exams like Olympiads, scholarship tests and entrance exams.
  • Analysis of tests and assessments made available on the app.
  • Quizzes and tests accessible from anywhere on the app.
  • Monthly parent-teacher meetings for regular feedback and discussion of remedial measures.

BYJU’S helps thousands of students every year with Mathematics classes. If you are feeling confident about learning with us, you can go to our official website for more information and clarity on our products and services.

Feel free to contact us if you face any problems in reaching us or enrolling for our tuition classes.