Once a horrible student in Math, now an Iskolar ng Bayan. Why not read Jessa Arce’s #StudyHacks101, and see if you can grab her study tips?
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I was terrible in Math. It started to horrify me in Kindergarten when I scored a burning 2 out of a whopping 100-item in our subtraction exam—‘though we’re not talking horror stories here.
As time went by, with the support of my parents and teachers, Math gradually became my best friend. We grew on each other to the point that it made me join and compete in several Math contests!
The road I took was not merely a ‘walk in the park’, but on the other hand, isn’t something impossible. In this 3-minute read, I have imparted the struggles I encountered (which most students can probably relate to!) and how I overcame them in hopes that someday, when you face them too, you may overcome them and be a victor like me. :)
Have you experienced these struggles too?
1. Lack of concentration
Are you staring at the same page for an hour? Or wandering off to 8PM when the newest anime episode releases which your squad will watch after your Call of Duty match? Do you find it hard concentrating in school that you even find the peaceful trees outside the classroom more interesting than the teacher discussing in front? Even online class set-up didn’t make it any better! Temptations to scroll on my Twitter feed or to watch Attack on Titan’s newly released episodes were undeniably hard to resist! Are we one on these?
2. Lack of motivation
Do you ask yourself why go to school, do homework, and prepare for exams? Why don’t class lectures always pique your interest? Are they too easy or too hard? Do you ask yourself why you lack drive to move forward and follow your dreams? Do all of these drive you crazy....lazy?
3. Academic burnout
Have you experienced being overwhelmed by your long to-do list? Did you perhaps delay doing school works? Whenever I find an interesting series on Netflix, I tend to stay up all night (even during school days) to binge-watch and ignore all my academic responsibilities. And, I guess we all know the ending of this narrative—an agitated student finishing her pile of school works in just one night!
If you are experiencing those struggles, FRET NOT for there are ways you may OVERCOME them.
1. Know your strengths and weaknesses.
Identify which type of learner you are. (There are learning style tests that are readily available online.) Not only will it help your teachers incorporate it into their lesson plans but will also help you maximize your time by being aware of how you learn best. Knowing my learning style helped me save a lot of time especially during quarterly exams as I know how I will memorize or deeply understand topics in the most efficient way.
2. Avoid procrastination.
Try to finish what you can do for today as procrastination hampers your productivity. You may think that you work best if under pressure but it is proven that being rushed reduces one’s academic performance (Kim & Seo, 2015). As to my experience, making a timetable and strictly adhering to it is an effective way to study hacks. I learned to practice this tip the hard way as I’ve had countless nerve-wracking experiences during deadlines. Now that I’m in college, as much as possible, I start doing assignments immediately so that I can track my progress and do things at my own pace.
3. Set short-term and long-term goals.
Having something to look forward to even after small achievements helps a student be motivated and gain momentum. Turn the things that distract you into something positive by making them your reward. As for me, I make my most-awaited episode my reward after finishing all the things on my to-do list for a day. Reminding myself of my dream profession also helps as it motivates me and keeps me back on track whenever I feel burnt out.
4. Know your peers.
Surround yourself with friends who have the same goal as yours. Positive association with other people (especially our friends) is not only essential for social interactions but also makes achieving your goal easier as you build each other up. One thing that made me where I am today is my friends. Not to brag, but everyone in my circle of friends passed the UPCAT. Our not-so-secret technique is STUDYING TOGETHER. NGL, I would’ve probably fallen asleep if I studied on my own because studying with friends is like hitting two birds in one stone—we enrich our knowledge while enjoying each other’s company
5. Build a HEALTHY study habit.
Children unconsciously pick up habits from people around them. Parents, as their role model, should provide all the guide and help they need to build a healthy study habit. From what I remember when I was a kid, my mom would faithfully make me a timetable when exam days are just around the corner so that I’ll learn how to manage time and prioritize tasks. She would also make me reviewers and cue cards when studying for an exam. I am proud to say that my mom is the one who paved the way for me to learn how to study independently and effectively.
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- Jessa Arce
Pasig City Science High School Graduate
University of the Philippines-Manila BS Biology Student
A former Sophie’s Mind trainee
References:
Kim, K. R., & Seo, E. H. (2015). The relationship between procrastination and academic performance: A meta-analysis. Personality and Individual Differences, 82, 26-33. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2015.02.038
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