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How to Concentrate on Homework
Learning to concentrate while studying
and doing work is a skill that will be used for the rest of your life.
The art of concentration is to eliminate any possible distractions and
completely focus on the task at hand. Many students will read through
material and discover that they have no idea what they have just read.
Or, they will attend lectures and have difficulty paying attention to what
is being said. Here are a few suggestions to help you stay focused and
boost your grades…
When scheduling study times, try to stick
to a consistent and efficient routine. Try to avoid studying one day late
at night, and the next in the afternoon. Write in your planner or
calendar when you will study so as not to have conflicts.
Always study in a quiet environment. If
you haven’t already, find a designated study spot free of distractions.
If you live in a noisy house or dormitory, this may mean heading to a
study room or even the library.
When you need a study break, do something
different from you have been doing, and in a different area. Get up and
walk around in another room. Listen to music for a few minutes. Grab a
snack. Try to take a break every hour for about 10 minutes.
Every student struggles with day dreaming
while studying…thinking about plans for the night or tomorrow’s basketball
game. To avoid daydreaming, ask yourself questions about the material as
you study it, which will keep your mind focused.
If you have trouble focusing during
classroom lectures, look over the notes of the previous lecture and read
the course material pertaining to the lecture beforehand so you can
anticipate the main ideas that the instructor will cover. Additionally,
show outward interest during lectures. Have an attentive expression and
posture. This will self-motivate internal interest. Also, resist
distractions by sitting in front of the room away from disruptive
occurrences and classmates and by focusing on the instructor through
listening and note taking.
Just a few minor adjustments in your
studying habits will go a long way in improving grades and concentration.