Math Study Skills – Tima Management (Part 2)

Note: This is the second in a series of blogs on advice for students concerning Time Management. The series will run over the next several Tuesdays.

When should you study for math? In general, there is an advantage to studying as close to the end of your math class as possible. I suggest that you set up your study schedule to study at the time of day when you feel you are your sharpest.

If you are a “night person” you should study in the evening. However, if you find that you are getting tired, try shifting your study time to the morning or afternoon. If you study while you are tired it is very difficult to learn and understand mathematics.

Take a look at your weekly schedule, and set off blocks of time during the part of the day when you feel your sharpest. And be sure not just to set aside those times, but to actually follow through and study during those times.

Summary

Time management is one area that most students need to improve, and can significantly impact your success in your classes. If you have any thoughts or questions on time management, please share by leaving a comment, or reaching me through the contact page at my web site – georgewoodbury.com.

-George

I am a math instructor at College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA. Each Tuesday I post an article related to Math Study Skills on my blog. If there’s a particular study skill you’d like me to address, or if you have a question or a comment, please let me know. You can reach me through the contact page on my website – http://georgewoodbury.com.

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