HOW I CREATE MY STUDY TIMETABLE

How I Create My Study Timetable

I always find creating a study timetable a helpful way for me to stay on track when I'm studying for my exams, and in this case, my mock exams. This year is flying by so far, it's already only about a month away until my exams (I'm feeling a little unprepared). Along with University applications and my normal daily life this little guy is going to help me stay on track. 

I have created a video about this which you can check out here (link!) but I don't think it came out as well as I would have liked it to, so a blogpost with photos seems to be the better option, I hope you find this helpful.

Step One

Firstly, I created a Monday - Friday timetable in Microsoft Word. I know that my weekend schedule is always different so I didn't bother adding it on. Don't forget to add a column for the time!

Step Two

Next, add all the time intervals you think you will need. Initially I wanted to have 1 hour time slots but I then decided it was a bit to vague so instead I went with 30 minutes. My timetable starts from the time I get home until the time I want to go to bed, I think its safe to say my free time is all filled up!

Step Three

It is now time to add in the 'breaks'. I actually have a specific reason for each break. 3.30-4.30 is my wind down time for the day, a time to grab a snack, watch some YouTube videos and things of that nature. My break from 6.30-7.30 is usually the time where my family eats dinner together and watches shorty street as well as the cleaning up and making my lunch for the next day! And then my final break will be getting prepared for the next day, picking my outfit, getting my books together, showering etc. etc.

Step Four

We are now up to the most exciting part... adding in the subjects to study! I don't go that specific when it comes to this part, I've just typed the subject and the unit (as I explain in my video, I have prioritized them), this is because I will be able to determine what I need to do when the time comes and I use some resources which do that part for me! Another tip I have is to pair the different 'types' of subjects together. By that I mean to pair a Math based subject with an English based subject if you can. For me, I have paired English and Physics together and Statistics and Economics together and I alternate these pairs every day. Does that make any sense? haha

Step Five

 It is well and truly time for some color. I definitely like to have something pretty to look at, there is no real art to this, just decorate as you please and in a way that makes sense to you.

And now your done! Repeat this guide for all the weeks leading up to your exams and you'll be well and truly prepared. When it come to the 'night before' an exam don't hesitate to JUST work on that subject. I find I examine better that way.... Good luck!

HOW  TO   CREATE  A   STUDY   SCHEDULE.

INTRODUCTION.

One Methods:Sample Schedules

Before throwing yourself into studying, you should make a study schedule. Creating and following a study schedule can help you concentrate, better retain course material, and effectively manage your time.

Steps

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   Assess your current schedule. Creating a healthy balance between your studies, social life and sleep is important. You can tailor your study schedule to fit your needs and learning style. Do you need to allot time on weekend afternoons because you work nights the same days? Could you listen to an audio recording of a lecture on your MP3 player while sweating at the gym?
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   List all the subjects you need to study. If you have a study guide or a textbook with review sections, use it to narrow down what you list. Once you have your list, rank the subjects by how confident you feel about them. You can note them with least, moderately or mostly. By doing this, you can focus more time and energy on problem areas.
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   Pull out your calendar/planner. Write down important dates or events that you cannot change (e.g. midterm, final exam day, your grandmother’s 99th birthday). Now, you can check if there are times or days of the week you can always study during. For example, you may be free 3-4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. If possible, try to schedule your studying then, because a regular, set routine can help you get into a studying mindset and into one more quickly.
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   Schedule study sessions in 20- or 30-minute blocks. Shorter time blocks are easier to find and to schedule than than 1-hour or longer times. By doing 20 and 30-minute limits, you automatically create breaks. This way, you can rest your tired eyes, stretch your legs and maybe get a healthy snack.
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   Write down which subject you are studying in each session. This will help keep you on track, create checkpoints for the material, and allow you to organize your textbooks and study materials ahead of time. If you have questions or concerns about a specific subject, you have a record of what you studied and when. If you request help from someone, you can give them context.
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   Stick to the schedule. There's no point in making a study schedule if you don't stick to it, but it can be hard to start. Try to get into the habit of looking at your calendar/planner on a regular, preferably daily, basis. This will help keep you away from the "out of sight, out of mind" trap. Once you’ve established a routine, you may start mentally associating certain acts, such as the the opening of a textbook or sitting down at a desk, with a study mode. By quickly getting to your studying mindset, you can more easily ignore distractions and focus on the material you are reviewing.
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   Finished.

Tips

• Try to not use technology during your free time or you'll be tempted.
• Plan day by day schedules if you are a beginner in time management and stick to that system for a week, then plan for whole weeks, this helps to pass the stage of procrastinating.
• Did you miss a study session? Reschedule ASAP. You don't want to lose your study stride.
• If you finish something ahead of schedule, go back and note which subjects you feel better about and which you still have questions on. Accordingly, you can adjust what you plan to study and review later on.
• Set an alarm on your phone or computer when you study
• Merge things together, if you are making some aerobex, you can hear a self study audio record, you can even record things you want to revise in your exams and listen to them.
• Don't wait till the last minute. Study regularly in order to only review things you aren't sure about before an exam.
• Avoid procrastinating (delaying) work as much as possible.
• Be honest with yourself ,put in your schedule what you can do and not what you wish to do.
• Use the production line strategy , for example: you want to get your tools for studying, is it faster to go and prepare some papers then go and get the pencil, then the book , then ... / or it is faster to get them all in one go?

-------consult your teachers about the relative importance of different chapters.

Warnings

• Don't make it and keep it just on your table, use it. It sounds harder but you can just focus.

Things You'll Need

• A calendar or dayplanner. Now, because you are creating one for yourself, you should try to look for one that fits your daily life. For example:

  • If you use a computer or mobile device, consider using an organizer app such as Google Calendar or Jorte Calendar.
  • Use a traditional planner if you prefer writing things down.
  • If you work at an office, buy a desk planner.

HOW TO MAKE A STUDY TIMETABLE

HOW  TO   MAKE   A   TIME  TABLE.

INTRODUCTION:

Three Parts:Making the timetableSchedulingFollowing the timetable

A study timetable helps you to keep control over the time you devote to studying and revising each subject or a topic within a subject. It's a great way to motivate yourself too, as you are aware of what needs to be done and the time constraints placed on the study period. While it's best to eventually find your own preferred way to develop a timetable, there are some basics that will help you to formulate one effectively.

Part 1 of 3: Making the timetable

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   Draw up or find a basic timetable. The timetable should be a chart consisting of the variables "date," "time," and "subject." Everyone makes charts differently, so make whichever kind is easiest for you.
   • Some word processing programs include timetable templates.
   • Check online through search engines or image searches such as Pinterest for inspiration in timetable structures.

Part 2 of 3: Scheduling

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   Check your schedule. Fill in when you have things going on (for example, basketball training) or when you have to meet with someone after school. This way, you can avoid stress about when you will study, because you have it all planned out.
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   Make time for breaks. You can drown yourself in studying, you know. Every 15 minutes or so, take a break and get a snack or do something.
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   Take some time to make it pretty. It should be colored in and neat, so that it won't be shaming to look at. Make it look appealing. (Do the coloring if you have time for it, or else do it neatly.)
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   Avoid stress. Don't follow the timetable down to the seconds. It's a little system to help you do better in school. Base your time off it, but don't become stressed out because you took a break a minute longer than you were supposed to.
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   Keep to it. Have faith in your timetable, and it will help you.

Part 3 of 3: Following the timetable

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   Make an effort to follow the timetable as much as possible, as you may not want to waste your time in making a timetable you're not willing to follow.
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   Look through the timetable every morning to stay focused on your specified time.

Tips

• Study at the time that you know works best for you.
• Put water or juice next to you so if you are thirsty you don't have to put off.
• Set aside time for breaks.
• Clear away any clutter from your work space.
• Do not procrastinate.
• Keep siblings out; they can keep you from getting your work done.
• Switch your phone off for better concentration.
• Studying is a way of building your future; remembering this can help to motivate you.
• When revising, don't listen to music with lyrics. Lyrics tend to focus you too much on the words and you're likely to get distracted.

IMPROVING   READING   FLUENCY.
As a student you are faced with the need to read a lot of information. You will not get the most out of the time you allot for studying if you read inefficiently. Here are some ways you can improve your reading fluency. Do your heaviest reading assignments when you are most alert. A physical task takes more time to accomplish when you are tired. The same is true for a reading task. Focus on what you are reading. Your reading will be slowed if you are distracted. Distractions can be external such as a TV playing, or internal such as worrying about something you have to do the next day. Look over the reading material before you begin reading. You can quickly scan a page by looking for headings, bullet points, and things in bold. As you do this you may find that there is some text you can skip. Avoid reading word by word. Try to read blocks of words. Your eyes can take in four to five words at a time. Work on expanding the number of words you can read at a time. Don't pronounce each word in your head as you read it. The action of pronouncing words, even if not aloud, slows you down. Use a pen or pencil or even your finger as a pacer. Your eyes and brain will try to keep up with the pace you set. You can work on increasing your pace of reading. Avoid straining your eyes. Reading with insufficient light, at an uncomfortable angle, or in bed lying down can result in eye fatigue that will slow your reading or cause you to stop for periods of time. Blinking your eyes from time to time can help ease eyestrain. Try not to let your eyes stay in the same place on the page for too long. Move on whenever you find yourself stuck. Don't use a highlighter. If you do, you are likely to pay excessive attention to everything on the page. Avoid going back to read something unless absolutely necessary. Rereading interrupts your reading flow and slows you down. You can always go back later to review material. Focus on key words in the sentences. You can read more fluently by quickly moving past conjunctions (e.g., and), prepositions (e.g., as), and articles (e.g., a). A visitor to New York City asked a passerby how he could get to Carnegie Hall. The New Yorker replied "practice, practice, practice." The same advice applies to improving your reading fluency.

TYPES  OF   INFORMATION  SOURCES.
As you conduct research when writing a paper, you will come across various sources of information. The various sources are typically classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary. Your teacher may require you to include each of these sources of information as the basis of your paper. A description of each type of information source is shown below. Examples are provided for each. Primary Information Sources A primary information source provides direct or firsthand information about an event, person, object, or work of art. Primary sources are contemporary to what they describe. They are original materials which have not been interpreted, condensed, or evaluated by a second party. Here are some examples of primary information sources. Diaries Experiments Poems Personal correspondences Speeches Paintings Interviews Annual reports of an organization or agency Patents Court records Secondary Information Sources A secondary information source analyzes, interprets, or discusses information about a primary information source. Secondary sources are subsequent to what they describe, as they are produced at some point after a primary information source appears. Papers written by students typically contain mostly secondary sources. Here are some examples of secondary information sources. Textbooks Biographies Magazine articles Book reviews Histories Tertiary Information Sources A tertiary information source lists, compiles, or indexes primary and secondary information sources. These sources are most often used to look up facts or to get a general idea about something. Here are some examples of tertiary information sources. Almanacs Chronologies Directories Manuals Handbooks Guidebooks Indexes Statistics The specific types of primary, secondary, and tertiary information sources you might use when writing a paper depends upon the subject of your paper. For example, if you were writing about the Civil War, you might use a Civil War soldier's diary as a primary source, a book about the Civil War as a secondary source, and a list of Civil War battle sites as a tertiary source. Use these three types of information sources as needed when writing a paper.

MATHEMATICS  STUDY  SKILLS.
Math is a unique subject. It involves symbols, formulas, specific procedures, textbooks that look different, and many unique words and terms. Consequently, it is important to use study skills that apply particularly well to math. Here are some you should use. You can't learn math just by reading and listening. Much of math learning involves actively doing. This means that you must do all of your math homework and assignments. This is essential to learning how to use formulas and procedures. Math is a sequential subject. What is taught on a given day is based upon what was taught before. Once you fall behind, it is very difficult to catch up. Cramming at the last minute will not help you. Be certain to attend every class and keep up with your teacher. Math is a difficult subject that becomes increasingly complex. You may have to spend more study time on this subject than on your other subjects. Don't try to memorize your way through math. There are simply too many formulas and procedures. Try to master the key concepts. This will reduce the amount of information you will need to remember. Once you learn a procedure for solving a problem, that same procedure can often be used to solve other problems. When presented with a new problem, try to apply your past learning to the new problem. Learn the vocabulary of math. Often, a word used in math has a different meaning than that same word when used outside of math. For example, volume in math refers to the amount of space within a solid figure. Outside of math, volume can refer to a book or to loudness. Write new math words and terms and their math meanings in a special place in your notebook. Math is a subject that makes many students very anxious. As simple as it sounds, having confidence in yourself can reduce your anxiety. These math study tips can help you succeed in math. But don't be too proud to seek help when you realize that you need more than tips such as these and super effort to succeed.

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