It is often difficult to concentrate during your studies.Here are some techniques that many students have found helpful.

1.Asking yourself a question.
2.Getting the most from your reading.
3.Read the ideas.

1. Asking yourself a question.

The key to maintaining focus is to stop periodically and ask yourself questions, such as how does this relate to what i already know.

If this is true,what else follows?

What else could these facts mean?

What assumptions are been made?

Whats the evidence for this?

Can i think of a good example of this?

What are the unique points of this?
2. Getting the most from your reading.

Check off (with a light pencil mark) each paragraph that you completely understand. If you start to get lost in the reading, you will know exactly where: just after the last check!

If the section is too difficult for you, try reading in a whisper. Hearing what we read is like reading it a second time.

Similarly it is good to stop regularly and summarize out loud what you have just read. Try to link information with the information you already know. Ask yourself, “How do i already know this?” You can also ask yourself questions such as the focus questions above. Active linking creates powerful memories.

Take a few second to visualize what you have just read.

Dont forget to jot down key words and concepts. If you Read, Rite,and Recite (“3R”), you’ve got a better chance of retaining crucial information.

After taking a short break from studying, and before you start up again, take a few minutes to reviewthe information you have just learned. This will give you a sense of progress and motivate you to continue on.

3. Read the ideas.

When you are reading stop at the end of each paragraph & page.

Hope this helps you better prepare for you finals! All the best everyone!