{"id":25121,"date":"2020-06-25T16:46:32","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T16:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/?page_id=25121"},"modified":"2020-07-22T11:54:15","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T10:54:15","slug":"study-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/study-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"FREE STUDY TIPS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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<\/p>\n Whenever you\u00a0study\u00a0you should get into the habit of making notes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n You CANNOT study by just reading or highlighting, a book.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n I know that many students believe that taking notes is a waste of time, but there is really no other way if you want to remember the information!<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Notes are just the key points<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Don\u2019t write sentences or include \u201clittle word\u201d e.g. and\/or\/the<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Always number the points in the list you construct (The brain can\u00a0recall numbered lists better)<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Have plenty of white space on the page (It should almost look like a shopping list)-do not overcrowd flashcards with information & use plenty of colour <\/strong>\u263a\u00a0<\/p>\n Do not copy diagrams into your notes-<\/strong>If you come to a diagram of importance (e.g. drawing the heart in science) Close the book, have a quick attempt at drawing it (on scrap paper), correct your mistakes and throw away the attempt. Now, make a note of the diagram and its page number in the margin of your notes. Each time you return to these notes, you will see the reference and quickly practice the diagram once more.<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Homework<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t copy your homework answers out of the textbook \u2013 You learn little by copying<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read the information required to answer the question; underline keywords to reference<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Write down on a piece of paper the briefest points (a date\/formula\/name\/acronym etc.) that may help you remember them\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Move onto another task and c<\/strong>ome back to the question and attempt to answer with the book closed (If you get stuck refer to the piece of paper with brief notes)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n
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\n \n All Goals should be \u201c<\/em>SMART<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/h1>\n
S<\/em><\/strong>pecific\u00a0(not something vague)
<\/em> M<\/em><\/strong>easurable
<\/em> A<\/em><\/strong>chievable
<\/em> R<\/em><\/strong>ecorded\u00a0(written down)
<\/em> T<\/em><\/strong>imed (have limit)<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
\n \n Whenever you are studying, always remain positive & keep in mind<\/em><\/strong>\u263a<\/h3>\n
\u201cThe Principle of Learning\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Have a go <\/em><\/strong>[Leave NO blanks]<\/em><\/strong>
2. Make mistakes <\/em><\/strong>[It\u2019s okay to make them]<\/em><\/strong>
3. Correct & learn from them!<\/em><\/strong>[Make sure you know why it was wrong]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n