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Your
homework diary
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write down all homework
right away |
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listen carefully to what the teacher says
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know exactly what you are supposed to do
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Start immediately when you sit down to study
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Have everything that you need with you
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Plan what you want to accomplish
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plan when you will study |
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a consistent time and place is best |
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break down large tasks into smaller ones |
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make a list of what you want to accomplish |
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keep a record of what you do accomplish
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Solid flat surface you can write on.
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Clear everything off your desk except what you are working on
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Good lighting
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not too bright, not too dim
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Chair
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A regular chair that is comfortable
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Avoid strain and fatigue
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Books
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have all necessary text books and reference books
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Supplies
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pencils, pens, markers, erasers, white-out, ruler, stapler and staples, paperclips, pencil sharpener, post it notes, index cards, paper, scissors, calculator, etc.
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Have them in a handy place
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Clock
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This will help you to manage your time
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Eliminate all distractions
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this would include TV, loud radio music, boom-boxes, etc.
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Classical music played softly
may be helpful |
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Be aware of when you start to daydream - and stop right away
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Computer (optional)
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If you have one it can be helpful
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If you don't, you can get along just fine without it
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Wear your glasses
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If you are supposed to wear glasses, please do so
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This will help in getting the most out of your studying
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Good health
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Get enough sleep
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set a reasonable bedtime |
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eat healthily
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eat three good meals a day |
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your body needs energy to study well |
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is dieting
really necessarily? |
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get some exercise
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take frequent breaks from studying
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this may mean every ten minutes to begin with!
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once established - every hour of study you should take a break of 15 minutes
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Print this list and refer to it often!
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