Study Habits Ms. Coro Intensive Reading

Tip Number One  After every 5-7 pages of reading, do 5 minutes of exercise.  This can include light weight lifting, a quick jog or sprint, or push- ups/pull-ups. It keeps your blood flow and heart rate up, keeping you alert and focused.

Tip Number Two  Take a break every minutes.  Allowing a short break gives your brain time to recover, and process the material.

Tip Number Three  Change the location of your studying place.  Try studying in other places, like the local library, or in your classroom early.  Make sure it’s somewhere quiet, with minimal noise level.

Tip Number Four  Drink plenty of tea or water.  Staying hydrated keeps your body healthy and happy, which will help you in remembering material.

Tip Number Five  Color coding helps.  Use different colored highlighters/pens while note-taking, helping you to recall the material.

Tip Number Six  Listen to soft music.  Classical songs keeps you motivated and concentrated. Avoid loud or aggressive music.

Tip Number Seven  Talk out loud to yourself or talk to someone about what you’ve learned.  This allows you to recall the material you were reading.

Tip Number Eight  Eat healthy snacks.  Avoid unhealthy foods like chips, candy, or fast food.

Tip Number Nine  Sleep 6-7 hours each night, at a regular time.  Keep a regular sleep pattern, if you normally fall asleep at around 10pm, maintain that time slot.

Tip Number Ten  Quiz yourself on the material. And then reward yourself with each correct answer. Create your own rewarding system, example: each right answer = a piece of candy, or an added minute for the next break.