Mastering the Art of Studying: The 6 Step Guide for Indian Public School Students

Attention all Indian public school students! With the never-ending pile of examinations and assignments. Are you getting devastated and stressed out? Have you ever felt the need for a more easy and effective way of studying smartly than this burdensome way?

Well, your wait is finally over now.

This blog is all about guiding you to reach the art of studying. We have covered all the tips and tricks you need to adapt to master the art of study.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab the pen and paper or your laptop or phone for taking all notes you need to master the studies.

Introduction

Well, we all know Indian public school studies are all about getting pressured from your studies. The competition between the students has always been intense and bars are set high for everyone.

But worry not.

These 6-step guides will make learning the art of studying efficient and effective by planning your study schedule, how to make the best possible time, and how to tackle all the problems if things are not going according to your schedule.

By the time you will end this guide, you will be on your way to becoming a master in the art of studying.

Step 1: Setting Clear Goals

Factors which need to be kept in mind while setting your goals:

-The career you want to imagine yourself in the future.

-The specific educational requirements needed for your chosen career

-Your personal interests and strengths

-How much time you are willing to commit to studying each day/week

 Once you know what exactly your goals are, and you start hoping to achieve them you can plan your realistic goals. For example, your goal is to score A’s in your upcoming examinations. Then you need to break your goal into smaller goals like scheduling the minimum no. of hours to study per day or week or mastering the important topics. 

Well with all this do not forget goals should be flexible if you are struggling in achieving your goal adjust it according to your convenience. The basic aim should be that you are making progress and getting slowly towards your goal.

Step 2: Creating a Studying Schedule

The first step for preparing your schedule is understanding all the available time you have and giving equal importance to every task. It can be your homework, self-study, or extra-curricular activities. It can be anything. Do not forget about the breaks while making your schedule. 

The rule of thumb for the study is to study a maximum of 50 minutes and take a break of at least 10 minutes to freshen up your mind to stay focused. Remember to do some energetic activities like going for a walk.

If sometimes sticking to your schedule is getting difficult, then set reminders to assist you. 

Step 3: Make sure to keep time for self-care:

While focusing on our studies and achieving those goals we tend to forget about ourselves which can lead to anxiety, frustration, or depression. To Avoid these here are a few tips you can follow:

1. Take small breaks throughout the day to make yourself relaxed.
2. Go for some ‘me’ time by doing activities you love to do like reading books, playing music, etc.
3. Try to stay healthy- Eating nutritious food, exercising regularly, and taking a minimum of 7 hours of sleep a day.

4 Talk to the people who you are close with. It can be your family, friends, or anyone. Discuss the problems you are facing or the stress you are facing. 

Step 4: Working on Projects and Assignments

 This step plays a significant role in highlighting all the knowledge and skills you have developed from your studies.

Some ideas on how you can complete your assignments:

1. Make sure every instruction given has been understood by you. If you are not able to understand anything or even have doubts, ask your teachers.
2. Make a whole plan for completing your assignment. This will not create any confusion while working on your assignment.
3. Get plenty of time to complete your assignment nicely so that you do not have any last work pending.
4. Recheck your assignment and analyse it with the instructions given so that you have a high-quality assignment with yourself.

Step 5: Developing Good Note-Taking Habits

The best way to keep your learning effective is by taking notes while you are learning in class or researching your topic from external sources. Good note taking habits will help you to better understand and remember information. Here are some tips for taking effective notes:

1. Be organised. Develop a system for taking and organising your notes. This may include using a notebook dedicated solely to your notes, keeping a folder for each subject, or using a digital system such as Evernote.
2. Listen actively. When you are listening to a lecture or reading a text, pay attention and try to understand the main ideas. Do not just write down everything that is said or every word in the text— focus on the key points.
3. Review your notes regularly. After each class or study session, review your notes so that the information is fresh in your mind. You can also use your notes to create study guides for exams or projects.

Step 6: Practising Problem-Solving Techniques

Everyone wants a technique that can make the practice of problem solving easy as well as effective. One technique is called the “Five Whys.” This involves asking why five times to get to the root cause of a problem. No matter what technique you are using to practise problem solving. The only thing that matters is that you are practising it regularly. The more you will practise the more expert you will get in it.

Indian Public Schools and Secondary School Fees:

Secondary school fees can be high but they make sure to provide the best teachers, structured curriculum, access to quality education, motivation, and support to the students. With a reputation for academic excellence, these schools are often oversubscribed and highly competitive. Secondary school fees can vary depending on the location and type of school. Here are a few steps highlighting why Indian public schools are important to master the art of study:

1. Attending regular classes and participating in class discussions: Indian public schools always make sure to conduct the activities like classroom discussions to help the student develop their knowledge.
2. Taking doubts from your school teachers: The teachers available in Indian public schools are professionals, they have more knowledge and know your way of learning things. They can help you solve doubts more effectively and efficiently as compared to others.

Summing it up

Well after going through this guide you must have got a better idea of ways to study effectively and efficiently. By applying the techniques discussed in this article you can master your studying techniques but remember it takes time to develop habits in us but with hard work and dedication you will be able to achieve your goals.