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Studying Requires Time And Effort

Some students do it while eating, Principals, “In this era of attention to serving as a kind of mind activator.
others do it while listening to the radio, basic skills, perhaps the most fun­ The noise level does not bother senior
and still others do it while in bed. damental skill of all for students is to Kadina DeElejade, who said, “I listen
Although all students tackle studying study effectively.” Mr. Kiernan to the radio while studying.”
by different methods, most agree that believes that effective studying can be
‘‘concentration’’ is the key word accomplished by the student who can Monitored study halls provide extra
behind their study habits. “It doesn’t take good notes, comprehend his study time during the school day for
really matter how long I study,” material, remember the material, and students who need it.
remarked senior Jill Samo. "What review important assignments per­
matters most is the amount of iodically. In a recent study, it was determined
concentration that I put into what I am that it was not the quantity of time
studying.” Some research indicates that while spent studying, but the quality. As long
many people learn best in quiet as a student could avoid time pressure,
According to Owen B. Kiernan, surroundings, other students benefit insecurity, eyestrain, and day­
executive director of the National from a certain amount of background dreaming, he could learn to study
Association of Secondary School noise that raises their “arousal level,” effectively.

RECEIVING ASSISTANCE from a friend,
Linda Hamburger watches as (ill Samo explains
a homework assignment.

NECESSARY MATERIALS for research can be
found in the school library. Julie Garvin thumbs
through books.

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