From grade school to college, the importance of obtaining “good study habits” has been continuously preached.
The question comes to mind “What are good study habits?”
Math has always been a subject that either you know it or you don’t.
So how would one actually study for the course?
“When it comes to math, study as if you are taking a test everyday,” said Marlena Batiste, a professor of Pre- Calculus and Math 135.
Deron Lacy, a sophomore majoring in computer science from Richmond, Calif. said
“Whenever I’m free, I go over an example in my notes then I look for the same type of problem in the book. I work the problem and then look for the answer in the back of the book.”
The method of studying is different when it comes to studying for history.
“When it comes to history I don’t study from the book. I just listen to the lectures given in class. When you start taking notes it’s hard to really listen,” said Brandon Myles, a junior majoring in computer science from Baton Rouge.
Biology is a course that requires attendance, note taking and studying.
“When I study for biology I just take notes in class and then I read the chapter,” said Robin Harris, a freshman majoring in psychology from Oakland, Calif.
Study habits work differently depending on the student and the course.
One common method of “getting the grade” is known as the “cheat or repeat rule” but that is not the way to go.
“In each class professors give specific ways to pass their course, so I just listen to them to get an idea for how I need to study since clearly there is not one way,” said Jackie Soles, a sophomore majoring in chemistry from Clinton.
For other subjects there are multiple ways to go about passing the course. Syllabi and professors are waiting to advise you during the semester and most classes offer tutoring.
Remember to use everything to its advantage.
