There is always that one student in your child’s class who always has their name up on the list of toppers, yet are barely found submerged in their studies or with books. How do they do it? Is there a magic trick to gaining high scores in tests without pulling all-nighters?
Children who seem to have it all in place do use a trick, and it doesn’t even require casting a spell!
They have learnt the art of using their time effectively and follow a smart study approach that involves conceptual understanding and memory retention.
In this blog, we unlock some easy-to-follow smart study tips. Let’s take a look at them.
1. Space out study times
This approach is simple; instead of getting your child to sit in one place for three hours to complete their homework and study, divide it into four sessions of equal duration. You can have a calendar or schedule in place that also accounts for breaks after each session.
e.g.
3.00 – 3.45 p.m.: Maths practice session
4.15 – 5.00 p.m.: Homework session
7.00 – 7.45 p.m.: Grammar and vocabulary session
9.30 – 10.15 p.m.: Science concepts session
Alternatively, you can have an open or more flexible schedule, where your child lists their tasks for the day and plans them out in four different sessions as per their requirement.
Spacing out also works when it comes to assignments that are due in a few weeks. Your child can spend 15-20 minutes every day to do some part of it, instead of doing it all in one go at the nth hour.
This way, your child will avoid getting anxious about deadlines and remain in touch with their subjects through the year.