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Concentrating is an art. It requires dedication to the
subject matter, regardless of your interest in the material. However, there is no
question that when you are interested in a subject, it's much easier to concentrate.
If the subject seems boring to you, it may be difficult to pay attention.
One method to help concentrate is to "trick"
your mind into being interested. Actually, any subject can be made interesting with the right set of stimuli.
You, as a student, can make a given topic or subject more fascinating if
you put your mind to it.
Conversely, if you are determined to make a subject boring no matter what the instructor is doing, then you are doing yourself, and perhaps other students in class, a disfavor.
Give each topic a fair chance. Do your part and as a result you will find it easier to concentrate on the material and that will translate into higher grades.
WHEN IN CLASS:
Here are some guidelines to follow during lectures:
Don't talk to your friends when the instructor is lecturing OR when one of your fellow students is participating in a classroom discussion. Carrying on your own private conversations is rude, inconsiderate and distracting for everyone else in the class, even if it is on the subject being discussed in class! If you want to socialize, don't come to class... If you disturb the class the instructor may ask you to leave the room. The best concentration strategy during a lecture is to plan to dedicate your attention to the subject at hand.
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WHEN AT HOME:
There are some standard rules for increasing your ability to concentrate while at home:
- Avoid noisy, distracting environments turn off the telephone, television, radio, and recreational computer games.
- Study in a quiet, well-lighted place such as the library or a quiet room in your home. Work at a desk or a table. Don't lie on a couch or bed.
- Make sure the members of your family understand your need for quiet and privacy without interruption. If you have a younger family member that will not cooperate, go to the library and study.
- Study when you are most alert. Some students find that their ability to concentrate and learn is best if they study in the evening a few hours before bedtime.
- Take frequent breaks, and set aside time for relaxation and recreation, but limit those times to fit a carefully designed schedule.
- Do NOT cram all your studies for an exam into one evening. That could be a formula for a mediocre performance or worse. Study every subject every day. Some courses may require more hours than others, and biology is usually one of those courses.
- Do not let words you can't understand disturb your concentration.Look up new words whose meaning is unclear to you in a dictionary or your textbook glossary.
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