Study Methods

Bazinga_N

Hey Guys! Just wondering what different methods ye use to study for different subjects? I Personally do the following for each subject.

English For English I have a folder, and 6 subject dividers. The dividers are; Literature, Poetry, Drama, Functional Writing, Personal Writing and Media Studies. Under Literature, Poetry and Drama I have notes on my Novels, Poems and Drama that I make up using various sources (My teacher, internet, books etc.). Under Functional Writing I wrote different examples of Letters, Diaries, Reports etc. Under Personal Writing I put in my Essays, Articles and Speeches I done throughout my course in there for handy revision. And finally in Media Studies I have notes on the Media Studies.

Irish Strangely enough even though I'm fluent in Irish and went to an Irish primary, I actually find rote learning better for Irish. I have an Essay learned off by heart (An timpiste - can use it every year!), I have a short essay for the literature question (An-tAdh), I have the start and finish of a letter learned off by heart and I have an answer for the poetry question too (Subh Millis)! I find learning these off by heart and I'm sorted for the exam. I need to just watch my grammar.

Maths For Maths I get a Folder and my book. I look at my book, chapter by chapter, looking at the type of questions on each chapter. I then go through every Exam Paper and pick out around 10 questions from like that in my book. I then type these questions up onto a Word Document and print it off, placing it in my folder. Then Everytime I wish to revise that chapter I do those ten questions on that topic!

Geography & History For Geography & History I just re-write notes from my absolute AMAZING revision books ''Rapid Revision'' They are a blessing in the sky! So easy to learn from too! For Q.4 in History i just examine the past papers an there is a pattern in the people that come up.. Therefore I learn approx. 8 people (4 for each part).. I pray to god.. Ill Be Ok! :P

French I go through the whole book and grab a little notebook and write in all the grammar, vocab, phrases and exam info into it! Its really useful and very handy to just carry the small notebook in my bag and pull it out anytime I need to revise.

Religion & CSPE For Religion & Religion I made these really short (2 or 3 pages per section for Religion and 1 or 2 pages for CSPE) notes, they are extremely easy to put into a small folder for Revision time! I know you dont really need to do revision for CSPE but its handy to have a small bit of info for the exam.

TG For TG I got the great idea off a friend that dosnt even do TG. I bought a Science Experiment Copy, and wrote in different methods on one page and then drew it on the adjacent graph paper page.

Science For Science I have 6 copies whether i need them all or not! :P I have 2 Notes Copies which I use in school, my science experiment copy, a small notebook for formulas and laws and 2 A5 copies one for definitions and one for diagrams in my book. Using all these to study really helps! :P

Business For Business I don't really do anything special.. I just have 4 copies.. My two Notes copies, a definition copy and a copy for different procedures, e.g. calculating the insurance premier etc.

Woodwork For Woodwork I HAVE NO IDEA!!! I completley just straight D it.. Any Advice?

So what about ye? Whats your stories?

ko3p

you've just made me realise how unorganised I am.

iliketwixbars

Bazinga_N wrote: »

Hey Guys! Just wondering what different methods ye use to study for different subjects? I Personally do the following for each subject.

English For English I have a folder, and 6 subject dividers. The dividers are; Literature, Poetry, Drama, Functional Writing, Personal Writing and Media Studies. Under Literature, Poetry and Drama I have notes on my Novels, Poems and Drama that I make up using various sources (My teacher, internet, books etc.). Under Functional Writing I wrote different examples of Letters, Diaries, Reports etc. Under Personal Writing I put in my Essays, Articles and Speeches I done throughout my course in there for handy revision. And finally in Media Studies I have notes on the Media Studies.

Irish Strangely enough even though I'm fluent in Irish and went to an Irish primary, I actually find rote learning better for Irish. I have an Essay learned off by heart (An timpiste - can use it every year!), I have a short essay for the literature question (An-tAdh), I have the start and finish of a letter learned off by heart and I have an answer for the poetry question too (Subh Millis)! I find learning these off by heart and I'm sorted for the exam. I need to just watch my grammar.

Maths For Maths I get a Folder and my book. I look at my book, chapter by chapter, looking at the type of questions on each chapter. I then go through every Exam Paper and pick out around 10 questions from like that in my book. I then type these questions up onto a Word Document and print it off, placing it in my folder. Then Everytime I wish to revise that chapter I do those ten questions on that topic!

Geography & History For Geography & History I just re-write notes from my absolute AMAZING revision books ''Rapid Revision'' They are a blessing in the sky! So easy to learn from too! For Q.4 in History i just examine the past papers an there is a pattern in the people that come up.. Therefore I learn approx. 8 people (4 for each part).. I pray to god.. Ill Be Ok! :P

French I go through the whole book and grab a little notebook and write in all the grammar, vocab, phrases and exam info into it! Its really useful and very handy to just carry the small notebook in my bag and pull it out anytime I need to revise.

Religion & CSPE For Religion & Religion I made these really short (2 or 3 pages per section for Religion and 1 or 2 pages for CSPE) notes, they are extremely easy to put into a small folder for Revision time! I know you dont really need to do revision for CSPE but its handy to have a small bit of info for the exam.

TG For TG I got the great idea off a friend that dosnt even do TG. I bought a Science Experiment Copy, and wrote in different methods on one page and then drew it on the adjacent graph paper page.

Science For Science I have 6 copies whether i need them all or not! :P I have 2 Notes Copies which I use in school, my science experiment copy, a small notebook for formulas and laws and 2 A5 copies one for definitions and one for diagrams in my book. Using all these to study really helps! :P

Business For Business I don't really do anything special.. I just have 4 copies.. My two Notes copies, a definition copy and a copy for different procedures, e.g. calculating the insurance premier etc.

Woodwork For Woodwork I HAVE NO IDEA!!! I completley just straight D it.. Any Advice?

So what about ye? Whats your stories?

Wow.

xfabgalx

Most of them things you do would be what I would do, except in maths we have an exam answer notes hardback and we've done 2011 and 2010 for both papers. My maths book is terrible because it "leaves it for the teacher to explain" which I hate because its hard to revise for exams with notes copy.
I've asked my mam to buy revise wise today! I have one for French, Irish and geography and they are great. Except for the fact my French one was second hand and there's no CD and the person ripped out the verb table :L

I'm going to do that for science. It actually sounds brilliant. I really need to do better in science but in the mocks I think the exam time is way too long. Although I don't think my parents would buy all them copies ha-ha.

I don't do woodwork, so I can't help you there!

I recommend mind maps for anything. I find them really useful in science! They're really easy to remember because as you write them out they kind of burn into your memory ha-ha.
For home economics I use graph paper which I had left over from maths and use highlighters to write out things and have arrows coming off headings, e.g.

Protein
L> macro-nutrient
L> 2 classifications

=>High biological value

>Eggs - 100%

>Meat + fish etc etc

Bazinga_N

xfabgalx wrote: »

Most of them things you do would be what I would do, except in maths we have an exam answer notes hardback and we've done 2011 and 2010 for both papers. My maths book is terrible because it "leaves it for the teacher to explain" which I hate because its hard to revise for exams with notes copy.
I've asked my mam to buy revise wise today! I have one for French, Irish and geography and they are great. Except for the fact my French one was second hand and there's no CD and the person ripped out the verb table :L

I'm going to do that for science. It actually sounds brilliant. I really need to do better in science but in the mocks I think the exam time is way too long. Although I don't think my parents would buy all them copies ha-ha.

I don't do woodwork, so I can't help you there!

I recommend mind maps for anything. I find them really useful in science! They're really easy to remember because as you write them out they kind of burn into your memory ha-ha.
For home economics I use graph paper which I had left over from maths and use highlighters to write out things and have arrows coming off headings, e.g.

Protein
L> macro-nutrient
L> 2 classifications

=>High biological value

>Eggs - 100%

>Meat + fish etc etc

Heh!! Sounds your going grand enough! Unlucky with the French Revise Wise :L.. Ya I find the Science Copies Really help me to study because I have everything organised away.. I just bought a pack of A5 copies for €2 (Tell em its an investment into your future :P )

ko3p wrote: »

you've just made me realise how unorganised I am.

Hehe well you better get started!! :P

paddyzk

Personally i only work hard in the subjects I'm going to do in 5th year.
For maths I find doing the papers over and over helps.When I finish one i got to the marking scheme and correct it myself.I think it helps when you see your own progress.
For science I have that revise wise yoke ,chapter every night's the way to go for me.
For German papers,papers,papers.Also I a revision book thing which proves useful.
For geography I have a hardback with the section 2s of the paper in it.Whenever i study geography that's what I do.
English isn't my strong point(more of a maths and science man :L) but I find writing essays for the studied parts of paper 2 helps me.

Carl1997

If you're having trouble with maths, get Shortcuts to Success: Maths.
It helps a lot especially if you're in higher level. It's harder to come by now because I think they've stopped printing it but I got a new copy from a school book /stationary shop.
EDIT: You can buy it off their website for around €8, highly recommend

xfabgalx

I just got Revise Wise maths it is amazing!

Carl1997

If you're getting revision books, I think the Revise Wise or Shortcuts to Success are the best ones. The Less Stress have tons of writing on each page and it's too much.

xfabgalx

For those who want some tips !

IceCreamGirl

Bazinga_N wrote: »

Hey Guys! Just wondering what different methods ye use to study for different subjects? I Personally do the following for each subject.

English For English I have a folder, and 6 subject dividers. The dividers are; Literature, Poetry, Drama, Functional Writing, Personal Writing and Media Studies. Under Literature, Poetry and Drama I have notes on my Novels, Poems and Drama that I make up using various sources (My teacher, internet, books etc.). Under Functional Writing I wrote different examples of Letters, Diaries, Reports etc. Under Personal Writing I put in my Essays, Articles and Speeches I done throughout my course in there for handy revision. And finally in Media Studies I have notes on the Media Studies.

Irish Strangely enough even though I'm fluent in Irish and went to an Irish primary, I actually find rote learning better for Irish. I have an Essay learned off by heart (An timpiste - can use it every year!), I have a short essay for the literature question (An-tAdh), I have the start and finish of a letter learned off by heart and I have an answer for the poetry question too (Subh Millis)! I find learning these off by heart and I'm sorted for the exam. I need to just watch my grammar.

Maths For Maths I get a Folder and my book. I look at my book, chapter by chapter, looking at the type of questions on each chapter. I then go through every Exam Paper and pick out around 10 questions from like that in my book. I then type these questions up onto a Word Document and print it off, placing it in my folder. Then Everytime I wish to revise that chapter I do those ten questions on that topic!

Geography & History For Geography & History I just re-write notes from my absolute AMAZING revision books ''Rapid Revision'' They are a blessing in the sky! So easy to learn from too! For Q.4 in History i just examine the past papers an there is a pattern in the people that come up.. Therefore I learn approx. 8 people (4 for each part).. I pray to god.. Ill Be Ok! :P

French I go through the whole book and grab a little notebook and write in all the grammar, vocab, phrases and exam info into it! Its really useful and very handy to just carry the small notebook in my bag and pull it out anytime I need to revise.

Religion & CSPE For Religion & Religion I made these really short (2 or 3 pages per section for Religion and 1 or 2 pages for CSPE) notes, they are extremely easy to put into a small folder for Revision time! I know you dont really need to do revision for CSPE but its handy to have a small bit of info for the exam.

TG For TG I got the great idea off a friend that dosnt even do TG. I bought a Science Experiment Copy, and wrote in different methods on one page and then drew it on the adjacent graph paper page.

Science For Science I have 6 copies whether i need them all or not! :P I have 2 Notes Copies which I use in school, my science experiment copy, a small notebook for formulas and laws and 2 A5 copies one for definitions and one for diagrams in my book. Using all these to study really helps! :P

Business For Business I don't really do anything special.. I just have 4 copies.. My two Notes copies, a definition copy and a copy for different procedures, e.g. calculating the insurance premier etc.

Woodwork For Woodwork I HAVE NO IDEA!!! I completley just straight D it.. Any Advice?

So what about ye? Whats your stories?

lol i just have one big folder to put all the papers in and one copy for every subject