In Semester 2 (starting on the 14th of July) I want to achieve high grades; 95+ test/exam, A+ results.
The reason being so I will be better equipped for VCE Year 12.
I can only achieve this by
- Knowing my work thoroughly by studying daily and not procrastinating
I will have outside school commitments so there will be no time to waste. Reflecting on Semester 1, you could say I was overloaded only because I didn't manage my time properly. My commitments include:
- Blogging (studyftw.blogspot.com)
- Work (Big W ) - 9 hours; Fri, Sat & Sun
- Tuition (Tye and English) - 1.5 hours; Sat
- Church (Sunday school) - 2 hours; Sun
- Breakdance (Hopefully teaching kiddies) - 2 hours: Wed
So Monday-Thursday with Friday off to work and Saturday mornign
My key strategies I will use to fulfill my goal are:
A Stitch In Time Saves 9
- I will complete assessment tasks and assignments as soon as I get them
- I will write up study notes and summaries progressively throughout the year
- I will learn my theory progressively throughout the year rather than cramming before exams
- I will start collecting trail examination papers
- I will highlight sections of work that I find difficult or I did not understand
- I will circle difficult, challenging/trick questions
Smart Use of General Time
- I will use school time wisely as the more I learn and complete work at school the less work I will have to do at home
- I will never tune out of class
- I will use class time just listening and absoring the information being imparted from my teachers
- I will keep ahead of the classroom with respect to the material being covered at school
- I will write up my study notes and summaries within 24 hours of addressing the materials at school
Capitalise on Low Peak Periods
- I will dedicate the majority of each school holiday to study which will give me a huge advantage over my peers
- I will review vital concepts from the previous year/semester
Motivation, Dedication and Organization
- I won't procrastinate
- I will engage in a regular study timetable by studying everyday
- I will regularly assess the effectiveness of my timetable and implement strategies that will help me become more time efficient
- I will plan each week ahead of time
- I will record all major deadlines as assessments/ assignments is they are issued so
- I will keep detailed lists of everythying that I must address
- I will prepare lists daily so I can take commitments into account into my study timetable
- I will be organised and clean my study area each night
- I will have well defined sets of goals
Effective learning techniques
- I will committ knowledge to memory using the Four Rs; Recall, recite, review
Regular Revision and Repetition
- I will revise and repeat to achieve VCE success
Exposure
- I will get my hands onto as many examination papers as possible
