How to concentrate during study? I always find it difficult to concentrate on what I am going to learn.?
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Take notes in your own words as you study.  It will help you keep track of what you are studying and also provide a way to review it later.  By using your own words you constantly have a check on whether you are understanding it and also it helps to integrate it into your own knowledge system which is unique to you.
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Do not study for all of your classes at the same time.\nFirst, pick the class that is either most difficult (or the one where your work is due soon) and concentrate only on that class. \nThen, make sure to take a break for awhile before studying the next subject. It takes a little bit of time for you to clear your head and refocus on a new subject so take that time to eat a snack, phone a friend, or check your email. Then when you feel "refreshed", tackle the next subject.\n\nI hope this helps. It works for me.
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Hmmm... it almost seems as if you're asking two separate questions.\n\n1) How can you improve your concentration?\n2) How can you remember the information you just learned/studied?\n\nTo improve your concentration, you first have to assess whether you study better with noise or without it.\nIf you study better with noise, maybe you could put on some music (probably instrumental so that you don't lose concentration when you start belting out the lyrics when your favorite song comes on), OR you can try studying in a public place like a coffee house or a bookstore.  Studying with noise may be beneficial because you must absolutely force yourself to hone in on your work and studies.  In other instances, it can be distracting, especially if you're popular and everyone in the store stops by to talk to you.\nHowever, if you study better without noise, then find a quiet place, like a library (but I bet you already knew that).\n\nAlso, if you have a cell phone, turn it off.  Learning your stuff does take some sacrifice.  But hey, you can reward yourself later by calling a friend (or your girlfriend, if you have one) or by playing video games.  Whatever helps you relax.  And you'll feel better afterwards knowing that you DESERVE that break because you've studied/worked so hard.\n\nAnother trick you can do is use a timer.  If you feel that you have an attention span of 50 minutes, then set that timer for 50 minutes, and work for 50 minutes straight without ANY distractions (phone, getting up to get a drink, bathroom, going to work out, etc.).  If you feel like you can go on for longer or want to gradually make it longer, then set it for 70 minutes next time... then 90 minutes next time, and so on.  Just make sure that you take a break.  Your brain can only hold so much at one time before it explodes.\n\nFor the second question, let me ask you this: do you study better in groups or by yourself?\nIf you study better in groups, make sure that you study on your own BEFORE you join a study group, just so that you can get the most out of your group meeting.  That way you'll have specific questions ready to ask your classmates.\nIf you study better by yourself, then try devising mnemonics (tricks to help your memory).  Instead of explaining it here, you can check out this link: http://www.mindtools.com/memory.html.\n\nHope that helped in some way.  and good luck.
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quit being lazy? well, i know it's not that easy. you know that you can be lazy and still be good in studies at the same time. you just have to know what you're doing and be on top of everything. i'm lazy and i still get by. i just keep in mind which stuff are due when and when do i have to start working on them. if they start creeping up on me, i start doing them so by the time they're due, i have something to present. also, don't get behind on your classes. don't skip because you'll have to make up for that one way or another.
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well, saurabh how you can study better is up to you only. Only you can decide how you can be comfortable enough to study. when i say comfortable, i dont mean that you go off to sleep while studying. you can take guidance from your parents and teachers. take notes in class in such a language and such short forms that you will understand well, when you will refer to them later. also take care when you are studying that you concentrate at the work at hand only. if you worry about ten other things then you will reach no where. remember one thing. while playing do not even thnk of your books and studies, come back to them later. but when you are studying only concentrate on the work and learn to read well
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We have to put our mind into whatever we do 'cause take this instance for example. If u r sitting to study and u r thinking of ur favourite TV program u r better of watching TV  than doing the thing u r struggling to do in ur mind.\n\nU must be fcused in what u want to do that is all concentrating is about.
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Rather than studying more, I would suggest studying differently.  Find out how you learn best.  I know that personally I learn better with other people where we can quiz each other.  Plus, you have to understand it to explain it, so talking it out with others may help.  Some people are audio learners, others are visual and need pictures or tables, some are tactile where they need to have things in their hands to manipulate to understand.  Try learning differently.\n\nTry chunking the information into smaller bits.  Don't focus on an entire chapter when you study.  Take things a paragraph or a section at a time.  If you look at a section that's too big, your brain probably freaks out and can't learn it.  It's like chewing... Small pieces so you don't choke. ;)\n\nDon't be afraid to go to your teacher after school for help.  A lot of teachers and professors are very willing to help you or present material in a different way if they know you're really trying to learn it.
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Mainly by dividing what you need to study, and most importantly by being constant. \nUsually you must study your subjects on a daily basis, no later than 2 days after you had your lecture, because that way you remember the comments either from you or your classmates or your teacher. \n\nThe key to concentrate is to pick bite pieces of study. If you study daily you'll only have to go through a couple of pages and you'll have a better chance of really understanding what you're reading, which helps you build confidence, which in turn will encourage you to keep that pace. \n\nAlso remember, you must know where your attention is at it's best. Usually it's between 10 and 2. And be aware of your limitations, start by focusing on a single paragraph, put all your effort to concentrate on the task at hand. Then slowly expand that timeframe, it's all a matter of practice. \n\nGood luck!
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every one studies differently .\nsome cannot study for long periods of time\nsome can only study with background music on.\nor some can study in dim lights . whatever you are, you gotta discover your self.\n\nbut if you have short attention span, try taking abreak after every, say 30min-1hr, then take a 5min break to freshen up then come back again.
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Find your study style: some can study while watching TV, others cannot have distractions:...\n\nFind a place and designate it for studying.  Don't do anything else there.\nTake a break every 20 minutes.  Maybe 5 or 10 mins.  If you can have longer sessions, go ahead.\nFind the time of day you learn best.\nFind the main points, and memorize those first, then the details.
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When you study, don't cram the night before. Study over your notes et cetera 4 times a day every day at times when you are in a quiet room with mo interruptions. \n\nHappy Trails!
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I´m a PhD student and I still have that same problem. What I´ve found to work for me (kind of) is to study in spurts. If your reading, don´t try to read the whole chapter, go for one or two sections, stop and then go back. If your doing exercises, pick 3 or 4 stop and then get back. Gradually you´ll be able to go longer (specially as your deadlines get shorter).\nAnd above all, don´t log on to Yahoo! Answers while you study.
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here's what you do:\nmake yourself as concentrated as possible\nthen just study. once you get into your studying you will be able to stay studying for longer and it doesnt seem as hard\ntrust me, i have had that problem before\nthink about it, would you rather have a good grade on the test or be able to play games which you can do after?
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try to restart after taking a break for 5 min after you study say 3 pgs. or try group study with a studious friend of urs. it works 4 quite a lot ppl
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Repetition, recitation and write waht you think is important. Most importantly though is to take a ten minute break every thirty minutes. (your brain can only absorb so much new information in a given amount of time) Don't do anything just sit there. What you want is for what you are studying to take hold in your long term memory. If you watch TV or talk to someone the new stimuli will push out the old stimuli (what you've been studying), and come tommorrow you will remember more of what you watched on TV and talked about.
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This is a common problem with most of the students. \n\nIt depends on the way you study… your study room should be away from the common place where other activities are going on. You should study all alone or with your brothers and sisters. \n\nDo not keep reading without understanding. Do stop where you miss its meaning… first clear the doubt and then go ahead.\n\nYou should have a timetable for reading and doing homework. Do stick to it and concentrate while reading.\n\nIf you have a habit of reading while walking on the terrace or lawn then you cannot learn or remember the contents as you would not be able to concentrate.\n\nHave faith in you… work hard… you would succeed… all the best…
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Well study like you always do (unless you have bad study habits then change them)get your rest(if your tired you won't think properly)and there are some good site with tips like the ones below.