Exams are on the way, and some Warriors have begun preparing. Below are small tips that may help students level-up their studying routine.

For starters, the National Institutes of Health says that “taking short breaks from practice is a key to learning.” In addition, it says that studies are “suggesting rest strengthens memories.” One way students can do this is through the Pomodoro technique created by Francisco Cirillo. With this technique, students set a timer to work for 25-minutes, take a 5-minute break, repeat the process 3 times, and then take a 30- minute break.

Another suggestion from NIH researchers is that students allow small rewards after accomplishing a task. This is because “small rewards throughout the process can help keep up motivation,” as stated in an article by Harvard University.

Moreover, the retrieval practice is “ideal because each time a memory is recovered, it becomes more accessible in the future,” says the American Psychological Association. In this practice, a student recalls information that they’ve learned and records what they can remember in the form of written words, graphs, timelines, images, and more. This better helps a student lock in the information and store it into their long-term memory.

Also, the “spaced learning practice” is a tip suggested by UC San Diego’s Department of Psychology. This is because it “results in better long-term memory than a single practice session of equivalent duration.”

Furthermore, many Warriors have techniques that they like to use while studying. For example, Johnathen Duncan says that he likes “going through notes” and “using Quizlet” to help him ace his exams. Meanwhile Chloe Jeavons has said that she thinks “creating an environment where you can educate yourself” is helpful. Also, Chloe says that if you don’t fully understand a topic “watching videos” can be useful. Another sophomore stated that one popular tip that she has seen on Pinterest is to “draw scribbles while studying” to supposedly encourage focusing and brain stimulation. Tenth grader, Emilia
Vadnais thinks that “taking breaks in between” studying is important. In addition, she likes “listening to music” while studying because she says it “helps me focus.” Similarly, twelfth grader Brayden Carmichael also finds music useful while studying.

Thus, with these tips, students can improve their studying habits, and find a routine that works for them.