The Perfect Study Plan · By Jane Liu (Y5)
Ever wake up on a Monday morning to realise you've completely forgotten about your homework? Sounds familiar, doesn't it? You may find that a key reason for your forgetfulness is due to not having an organised study plan. It may seem unnecessary, however, over time, you'll find that this will achieve great results.
Step 1
The first step to creating an outstanding study plan is to, well, 'plan the plan'. By this, I mean you need to ask yourself questions, like, 'How long approximately will I use this plan for?', or, 'Which study areas do I need to approach the most?' Once questions like these are settled, you can move on to the next step.
Hint: Questions like these may pop up in your head anytime during the process. The best thing you can do is make a list of all these questions, so you never lose track of them!
Step 2
The next step is to make a few lists regarding your personal study. I would recommend making lists of:
The subjects you will be working on in the time period
The workbooks and textbooks (and other homework, of course) that you will be working on
The best places in your home to study
The best days and times to study
You can jot down other lists that you feel necessary!
Step 3
The third step to creating a study plan is to rule up a timetable. I personally recommend using Excel. You can create the timetable to your liking, but I would recommend writing the days of the week on the y-axis and the times to do the studying on the x-axis, with all the subjects in between. Next, export the timetable onto Word, and add any additional information from steps 1 and 2. It's your study plan; create it to fit your style!
Step 4
The last and final step is to stick to your study plan! There's no use in creating a study plan and not using it. Here are some simple tips and tricks:
If you constantly forget to do a specific assignment, write it down on a sticky note and stick it somewhere easily visible, such as on a mirror or on your bedroom door.
If you're not much of a technology person, you can rule up your timetable the traditional way: with pen and paper!
And finally, if you find that your study plan doesn't work out, don't stress. Not every way works for everyone, but I'm positive that one day you will find a perfect way to study!
Well, I hope you enjoyed that! I really hope that my step-by-step guide has helped you study better. Until next time, Bye!
