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10.3.18 // studygram: alimastudies
i should write my notes in biro pens more often because i love how this turned out!!! the pen i used here is the Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Black Ball Point Pen Medium Point and they are super affordable too!
So, I have been getting messages asking how to stay focused. I’m going to walk y’all through the things I have learned about “the art of focus”. These are just some things that help me, hopefully they help you too.
Last but not least, get off of this hell site. Right now, just click out.
You rebel. No but really you are super cool and amazing. You can do this. If you ever need anything I am here for you.
But for real get off of this site and go do your work.
– Love Jack
Hey Guys - Happy February!
This is just a nice slow paced February study playlist. I had so much fun making this, would you guys like to see more in the future? Comment which songs you’d like to see on future playlists!
- Brooke xx
so many mistakes, and the watercolour didn’t exactly come out how i wanted it to, but it grew on me :)
🎧 bad boy; red velvet
1.31.18 // 8:38 pm
wow I can’t believe the first month of January is almost over!! I’m currently very busy with the start of second semester and science fair and pretty much all the way through the end of the school year but I’ll still try to post more on Tumblr :’)
27.1.18 // studygram: alimastudies
the immune system is one of my favourite topics in biology!!! This weekend is going to be a productive one and i am actually going to do things on my to do list that i have been procrastinating for a month and keep adding on to my list each day. Today we are going to tick it off!!
3.2.18 // studygram: alimastudies
A lot of us rewrite our notes before we post them to make sure they are ‘studyblr worthy’. We are all guilty of it and i just wanted to put that out there so that no one looks at my notes and assumes that this is the content that i have created in an hour and fifteen minute class where the teacher is talking really fast. This is the content that i have created while consolidating my learning at home so please don’t compare my rewritten notes to your class notes. If you want to see my class notes vs my rewritten notes then click here
revision methods that actually work // studygram: alimastudies
1. Memory mind map
Personally, this is the most effective one for me. All you need is a blank piece of paper. Pick a sub-topic that you are doing e.g in biology a topic could be immune system and the sub-topic could be antibodies and antigens. If you want you can create some questions for each sub-topic and on your blank piece of paper, using questions as a guide, write everything you know about that sub-topic without your notes. After get your notes out and check and correct with a different colour pen. Watch this video to get a better understanding
2. Flashcards
I recommend you use written flashcards, unless you have vocab or definitions in which case digital ones like quizlet is fine. You should have questions on one side and your answers on another - i’ve heard people say the answer shouldn’t be long but i find that the more detailed it is the higher marks you score in the exam - of course summarise don’t just copy from a textbook or there is no point in doing this. When you test yourself try to do something else other than reading, for example write the answer down and then check and correct.
3. Spaced intervals
No point cramming for an exam. Yes it might have got you an A* in GCSE or other lower level exams but it’s certainly not going to get you an A* for a-levels or other higher exams. Space your learning out and if you can try and revise everyday, even if somedays are just for half an hour, DO IT! It will help you in the long term. Don’t revise one subject/unit for a whole day, space it out. For example don’t revise like this: AABBCC, revise like this instead: ABCBCA or something along those lines.
4. Mind maps
My favourite revision source!!! For some reason in an exam ( i only use mind maps for essay based subjects) i can remember where i put each point on my mind map which helps me write my essays and retrieve my information more in the long term! Don’t make it boring by trying to be ‘minimal’ - ADD COLOUR !!! But to stay within limits, too many colours can make it look overwhelming and confusing !
5. Teaching someone else
Either teach your younger siblings or pretend you are teaching to an imaginary class - while it may seem crazy it works, trust me. Use a whiteboard to help you illustrate your ideas! This method will help you identify any gaps in your knowledge and you’ll truly see if you know something well enough to explain it. If you cannot explain it to a six year old then you truly have not got the grasp of it, as Albert Einstein says!
6. past papers
Honestly, this should be the last thing for your revision, unless you have not left enough time to revise all the content and you are running out of time then past papers should be the first thing you do. Do these properly, don’t do it just to see what gaps you have in your knowledge- genuinely do it as if it is a real exam. This will help you see how well you can apply the content you have memorised for an exam. It will also get you familiar with the mark scheme which will help you get as close as full marks !!!
06/02/2018 ; 24 / 100 days of productivity : revised the two types of selection that can occur before we learn the third one in bio tomorrow. started moments questions on the first half of the chapter in m2 and it is tragic. had my carboxylic acids test today and i think it went well.
Feb. 6, 2018 - 20/100 days of productivity
So I was allowed to skip school today to study for my trig and physics tests at the end of the week and to start my IRR so I went straight to Starbucks. The Pomodoro Technique thing is a godsend. All I have to say right now is…. physics…honey….wyd….
Listening to: Runaway by Against The Current
Me tooooo
04.02.18: messy study session at the library on a sunday afternoon, working on muscle structure 💪🏽📚
In the beginning of the year, I tried to start new habits (financial and self-care ones) and I’m proud to say that I’ve actually maintained them so far! Now this month, I’ve added another habit I want to develop: to post more often and consistently. This blog has always been a source of happiness and comfort, I’d hate to abandon it for a prolonged period of time again.
So I’ve decided to switch things up!
On the blog today, you’ll find two versions of the standard layout, an improved design for the list layout, a year at a glance calendar printable, a new desktop wallpaper, and a fresh blog post on self-care. Phew! That’s a lot. Consider it as a taste of what’s to come!
Download this month’s freebies: calendars / desktop wallpaper
A tagged snapshot of your computer, phone, or study space using these freebies will be very much appreciated. (Use #thearialligraphyproject or #arialligraphy!) 😊
Also, do you have around three minutes to spare? I hope you can answer this quick 8-item reader survey. Your comments and suggestions have always been helpful in guiding the direction of the brand, so I’d like to ask for your help once again! Who knows, you might just get an additional desktop wallpaper at the end!
01.02.18: notes on neurones along with a latte ☕️ + today I reached my savings goal, meaning I have enough money to buy my mum a new laptop for her birthday and I’m so happy, I can’t wait to give it to her!!! happy thursday loves
Hi guys,welcome back to my blog😁.Today’s post is going to be about how to get straight -As by following 5 simple steps.Shall we?👇🏻👇🏻
• Keep good notes: In my opinion the key for good grades is keeping bomb notes, you see when you go home you will probably forget everything that you learnt in class (kind of) so in order to get done with an essay or a project much easier it will be helpful if you have key words written down to remember exactly what your teacher said.
• Have a study buddy: I think that I’ve mentioned this before but having a person that you can rely on for subjects will be very helpful.Organize study sessions to share your notes,your ideas,after you’ve finished studying a lesson say it out loud to one another without looking at the book,ask for advices everything you need.Its okay to ask for help when you need it🙏🏻.
• Pay attention in class: Umm this is pretty self explanatory but you have to always pay attention in class,keep your eyes and ears open while your teacher is speaking and just try understanding what he is talking about 😂.
• Ask questions: If you don’t understand something all you need is to ask.Don’t be shy, always have the nerve to raise your hand and ask your teacher for anything that it is you need .
• Use flash cards: I don’t know if you’ve tried this or not but it is claimed that flash cards is the best friend of many students mine as well.Use them to write definitions or even equations that you need to remember and just keep them with you and read them (they are smaller than a whole notebook page,something that makes them handy and easier to carry around).
• Record your lesson: Okay so I’ve tried this once and let me tell you that it is a life changing hack.Record yourself while reading that one lesson you are struggling to learn and listen it when you are waiting at the bus station,while you are on your way to school whenever you want and maybe you will memorize it better after 2-3 plays 😉.
Here are some of my lecture note-taking tips!! Enjoy!!:-))
5:11 [favourite stationery] anything from muji, mildliners and tombow brush pens…a bit of mt washi tape doesn’t hurt either💦
do u ever look at someone and just pray to god you never have to lose them
