How to Study Smartly
Smart studying does not mean more time on books and other reference materials.
Find Meaning
You must not make grades as the marrow of your brains because grades do not really measure your intelligence. Instead, look upon your effort and efficiency. You must find meaning and dignity in studying your academic subjects.
Spice Life
It is absolutely important to follow some daily schedule to organize your time but do not fill it all with school works. Put spice in it. If not, you will end up bored. Take a break to recharge your batteries. Take a nap, listen to music, or watch your favorite video, movie, or television show or program.
Reward Yourself
Practice the principles of reinforcement. In other words, try to reward yourself after a long and hard examination. Treat yourself to a good movie or a hearty dinner.
Avoid Memorization
Memorization is part of a student’s burden. Try to avoid memorization and instead understand your lesson. You will remember it when you call the relation of information and then connect it little by little.
Do Not Cram
Most students who cram usually explode with tension and nervousness that result to mental block at the very minute of the examinations. To be safe, study or review your lessons every night although there is no examination the very next day.
Satisfy Yourself
It is hard to do something at the middle of the examination week, but it is harder to think about what the examination will be, whether it is average or difficult. Be positive and do your best. Do what you want to do before an examination so that you will have a peace of mind during the examination proper. Of course, do not procrastinate, read and study your lessons. Do not play all day long.
Pray
Do not forget to pray to God and keep in mind the famous quotation, “Do your best and God will do the rest.”
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Mark Baldo
On May 7, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Well, I think that the first piece of advice lacks a follow-up idea. Grades may not be the morrow but we need to put enough conciousness regarding grades. It may not be who you can really be but it your key to be what you can be. naturally, low grades reflect low performance which deteriorates future career opportunities.
docpangloss
On May 8, 2008 at 5:30 am
Sorry, my anatomy text doesn’t identify the morrow in the brain.
Alixander Haban Escote
On May 8, 2008 at 6:09 am
Dear docpangloss, yes, you are correct. There is no such word as “morrow.” It should be “marrow” as in “bone marrow.” But in this context, “marrow” is used figuratively. Somehow, it is also used literaly because the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary also define “marrow” as “the best, inmost, or essential part” as in “Personal liberty is the ‘marrow’ of the American tradition.” I stand corrected. I’ll rectify my error. Thank you very much.
wowoweey
On June 26, 2008 at 9:10 am
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Alixander Haban Escote
On June 28, 2008 at 1:34 am
Hi, Wowoweey! Cheers!
Marian Denise Glipo Basallote
On June 28, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Sir, I can complete relate to this. You presented brilliant ideas on how one can study smartly. It is undeniable that almost all students resort to cramming during examination days. Cramming serves as a student’s mode of survival. However, such habit should be avoided for it actually does no one good.
“Do your best and God will do the rest.” I have always lived by that motto. I know that everything can be made possible because of Him. I truly believe in the power of faith.
Marian Denise Glipo Basallote
On June 30, 2008 at 7:11 am
Sir, I think you deleted the revised comment I had given you. I corrected an error in my recent post.
I can completely relate to this. You presented brilliant ideas on how one can study smartly. It is undeniable that almost all students resort to cramming during examination days. Cramming serves as a student’s mode of survival. However, such habit should be avoided for it actually does no one good.
“Do your best and God will do the rest.” I have always lived by that motto. I know that everything can be made possible because of Him. I truly believe in the power of faith.
Jezel Christine Nolasco Quevada
On June 30, 2008 at 8:08 am
Sir, these tips really helped me a lot. As a fourth year student, I really have tons of things to do. I can’t find a way to relax a bit and recharge the energy I lost. With the help of these simple words of advice, I believe I can handle the pressure of school works much better now. I know that God is always there to help students like me, but of course we should do our part too and as the saying goes, “Prayer without work is dead”. Thank you for posting this sir! God bless!
Ma. Beatrice Camille Valencia Gaviola
On July 5, 2008 at 9:56 am
Sir, thank you so much for posting this entry. They will really help me. I always thought that smart studying meant sacrificing most, if not all, of my time for reading and going through books and reference materials.
I will surely try to keep these tips in mind. I do believe that grades are not what measure your intelligence, but sometimes, this idea gets too much of me, that I end up slacking. I end up with all these wrong habits; cramming, memorizing, and procrastinating.
Sir, I saved this page. Is that all right? Thanks a lot, sir!
Zatia Denise Danao Gammad
On July 6, 2008 at 6:34 am
I firmly agree about spicing up life! I enjoy the little pleasures in life after the sleepless nights during school days. As for me, I go out on a date with my mom or cook on weekends. It makes me a lot happier to see people appreciating the food that I make.
Rewarding myself also motivates me! Instead of a movie, I treat myself with a good book.
Thank you for posting this! I guess that’s why you are very successful in your studies.
Vicson Aypa Mabanglo
On July 6, 2008 at 8:58 am
Sir, I am totally speechless. A very honest article. Cheers! Especially the first one, ‘You must not make grades as the marrow of your brains because grades do not really measure your intelligence’. This one says it all. Grades are useless in the future, I guess? Grades won’t measure an individual. Grades do not determine one’s future. Sir, that was really a great article. Cheers!
Ma. Rosario teresa Sararaña Cases
On July 12, 2008 at 9:55 am
Sir, this post you made could help a lot of us students so, thank you very much. Everything in it is quite the opposite of what students nowadays do.
Honestly, I cram almost every time because for me, doing last-minute stuffs makes me think a lot more. But I also encounter failures when I do it. And now, I think cramming is a no-no.
Thank you very much for sharing this article. Good day!
Vladimir Paat Villegas
On July 18, 2008 at 6:14 am
Such an article which sounds a wake up call for the sleeping students of the generation.
For short, this article just means balance in the lives of different students.
I even came across different books which served as guides for students of all levels, and they all say the same with this article.
Thank You
On April 29, 2009 at 8:50 am
Your advice can save one’s future !
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