To have organization, focus and discipline It's essential for doing well on any test! But developing these skills can be a challenge for many students. The good news is that there's a solution!

Want to know more? Then keep reading to find out why you should plan a study routine. Next, we will present a... step by step which can help you develop a study plan. Check it out!

Why is it important to organize your study routine?

Quantity is not quality! You've probably heard this expression in other situations. But this phrase can also be applied when the subject is studying. This is because many students, even after dedicating hours to studying, still don't grasp a subject, leading them to give up on certain topics because they believe they will never learn that discipline.

Saying this to yourself is nothing more than a A trap that could harm you during your preparation for college entrance exams. or for college exams. Therefore, it's important to look for alternatives that will help you overcome difficulties with certain subjects. To do so, you should test different study methods.

“"The efficiency of a study technique It varies according to the subjects and the students' profiles. Therefore, it is essential to test several methods to discover which ones work best for you and, thus, improve your study routine., facilitating the learning process”This explains Marcelo Dias, general coordinator of Undergraduate Studies at ESEG – Faculdade do Grupo Etapa.”.

However, first and foremost, you need to keep in mind the volume of material you need to study and which topics should be prioritized, which is only possible with... developing a study schedule. Planning a study routine allows students to have a Overview of what they need to study. "And also understand which topics should be included in the priority list during a given period of time," says João Pitoscio Filho, pedagogical coordinator of the Etapa Course.

Therefore, you will be able to organize your study plan, which will help you develop more focus and discipline and, consequently, contribute to achieving good results. "In fact, planning a study routine is fundamental to increasing academic performance,", generating more self-confidence and motivating students "To continue striving in their academic projects," Dias emphasizes.

Check out the step-by-step guide on how to plan a study routine.

Now that you know what it is The importance of organizing a study plan., You might be wondering how to create this schedule. With that in mind, we've prepared a step-by-step guide on how to create a study routine. Check it out!

1) Assess what needs to be studied.

“First, students must have a clear understanding of which topics should be prioritized, and then..., planning a sequel "On matters according to their own needs," explains Pitoscio.

To do this, you should assess which content needs to be studied for the exams you will be taking. Afterwards, you can do a... priority list, considering the subjects you find most difficult and the subjects that tend to have a greater weight in the exams.

2) Organize your routine

“"It all starts with defining the amount of time you have each day to dedicate to studying. After that, it's important to build a..." table with the times that will be reserved. "For each subject," Dias points out.

“"To do so, students must list the..." class periods Schedule the week's activities on your agenda. Next, it's essential to add items that aren't directly related to studying but are also part of your routine, such as commuting time to prep courses or university. After that, students should consider... extracurricular activities "They will have events that week, such as a lecture, for example. The remaining time should be reserved for studying, considering the topics to be covered that week," adds Pitoscio.

3) Conduct a self-assessment.

“"A study schedule model that works very well for one student may not be the best solution for another. Therefore, the self-knowledge Self-knowledge is vital for planning a study routine, since knowing yourself will allow you to have a... a clear understanding of your strengths and weaknesses”Pitoscio declares.

“"If a student knows they can't maintain focus for very long, it's interesting..." divide study periods into small blocks, For example, 20 to 30 minutes. Those who have identified difficulty with a specific subject should prioritize studying those topics while simultaneously making progress in other areas. more complex topics "of the subjects they find easiest," adds Pitoscio.

4) Develop a weekly study schedule.

“"A weekly plan helps students to have a short-term concept than what they need to study. Furthermore, in many academic cycles, the schedule changes weekly due to... presence of exams, lectures and holidays. "Therefore, students should list all activities scheduled for a week in their agendas so they don't risk planning to study during a period when another activity is scheduled," Pitoscio advises.

“In this sense, we can say that weekly planning contributes to a best use of available time "And it also allows students to assess the progress they have made in each subject," Dias adds.

5) Use good study strategies.

“"Students should begin their study routine with shorter periods so that they can..." gain more momentum as time goes on. Another tip is to alternate subjects from different areas of knowledge, prioritizing the disciplines you consider most difficult. Furthermore, study schedules should follow a sequence that includes reading, solving problems, reviewing theory, and delving deeper into topics through more complex exercises,” comments Dias.

“"This strategy allows students to refine their knowledge, since they then move on to..." retain more content "And to better understand each subject as they are able to delve deeper," Dias adds.

6) Follow a study routine

“"To achieve good results with a study plan, it is essential to have discipline, focus, and organization. Therefore, as important as creating a study schedule is following the proposed plan, without letting 'time thieves,' such as social media, prevent you from doing so." the plan is followed through to the end”Pitoscio points out.

“"Therefore, students must stay away from cell phones and other distractions "During the periods reserved for studying," Dias concludes.

Did you like these tips on how to plan a study routine? To help you organize your plan, Curso Etapa has provided a study schedule template. You can... print the planner Or fill in the tables directly on your computer, using the editing features of the program you use to read Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Click on the image below to see more!

*Text written in partnership with Curso Etapa.