Will reviewing my class notes every night help me do a lot better in school

Will reviewing my class notes every night help me do a lot better in school?
When I used to prepare for a test, I would wait until a week or so before (depending on how big the test was) to begin reviewing. But now that I am entering high school, do you think it would be a better idea to review them every night if I have time after completing my homework? Thanks.
Primary & Secondary Education - 25 Answers - 2007-08-30 12:17:56

Best Answer
Yes, of course! Cramming is never the best way to study. If you review the info regularly you're more likely to remember it.

All Answers
Answer 1
its always good to double check so theres nothing wrong with having a second look.
2007-08-30 12:20:20

Answer 2
reading it, saying it out loud, write it, and then read it again. my teacher said that way is proven to help u better remember things by 60%.
2007-08-30 12:21:01

Answer 3
Yes that is a great idea! It's impressive to see that you're so interested in doing well in school this year. Good for you!!
2007-08-30 12:21:21

Answer 4
yes it sure will, so it stays fresh on your mind, and you aren't learning it all over again for the test.
2007-08-30 12:21:29

Answer 5
It definitely wouldn't hurt any =D. How were your grades before you did that? If you could handle it okay (85%-100%) then you probably don't need to. But I definitely think it will help you out a lot.
2007-08-30 12:21:30

Answer 7
yeah, i think that is a great idea. it is so great to see young people taking such seriousness in their grades and education. keep it up. i think you will be just fine. good luck.
2007-08-30 12:21:50

Answer 8
Yes.
2007-08-30 12:22:08

Answer 9
It will but don't go over board with it find something else to do in school I know that is what everyone says but it help I joined band and it helped my grades so find something you like and go with it
2007-08-30 12:22:16

Answer 10
definatley, im at college and i review my notes, as much as i can, it helps you remeber stuff in class, and also gives you confidence to think, oh i know this :) and it will make entering a test easier as you would be more confident as you studyed :) x
2007-08-30 12:22:22

Answer 11
Yes, do 'review all your notes' every night. There's also somethng you can to to 'improve your grade' ... when you get home, before you start your 'homework' read through your notes and 'write them again' is 'whole sentences' so they 'make more sense' to you ... which will make your 'reiview' go more easily, and make your 'memory' of the 'stuff you learned' more 'complete' for that day.
2007-08-30 12:22:25

Answer 12
It will help you. You will have longer to remember the information and find it easier when you are studying for your tests.
2007-08-30 12:22:45

Answer 13
Getting straight A’s won’t guarantee success, but it sure doesn’t hurt. A high GPA will help you make more money, pursue further education, or change career paths. If you’re going to spend many thousands of dollars on a college education, you might as well make the most of it. Right? Being smart will help you get good grades, but it isn’t required. Neither is studying nonstop. The key to academic success is being disciplined and efficient in your study habits. These 7 strategies will help you raise your GPA while minimizing stress and overall study time. 1. Go to class - I know this one is mind-numbingly obvious but it’s important. Many professors lecture directly from PowerPoint and post the slides to the internet. This makes it tempting to skip class, download the lecture notes, and learn the material on your own. Although you can probably get away with this in easy courses, you’ll face problems in challenging ones. By skipping class, you miss out on a few important things: Detailed verbal explanations that are key to understanding the material The chance to ask questions and listen to the Q&A of other students Special announcements Opportunities for extra credit It’s also important to consider how skipping class affects your reputation. In most classes, grades are somewhat subjective. This means that the grader’s perception of you can make or break your grade. If you frequently miss class, you’ll be perceived as someone who lacks respect for the professor and the subject matter. Why should they give you the benefit of the doubt or round that B+ up to an A-? 2. Sit in the front row - Not only will sitting in the front row build self confidence, it will automatically engage you in the lecture. You’ll appear to be an eager student and highly visible to the teacher. This will help your academic reputation and make it more likely you’ll develop a relationship with the professor. You’ll have a much easier time maintaining focus and will feel more like a participant than a passive observer. 3. Take notes by hand - Another unfortunate side effect of the PowerPoint revolution is that it discourages students from taking notes. Taking notes by hand will improve your grades because a) it forces you to pay attention, and b) the physical act of writing aids memorization. If you take notes, you’ll find it much easier to stay engaged. Your notes also provide a point of reference that will help you build a mental link between a written concept and the professor’s verbal explanation. This is key for efficient studying. 4. Do a weekly review - A common problem students encounter is trying to learn an enormous amount of material right before the midterm or final exam. This is practically impossible. You’ll find it much easier if you take a gradual approach to studying. At least once a week, review your notes starting from the beginning of the course. This only needs to take 15 or 20 minutes, just enough time to build familiarity with the material. By doing a weekly review you’ll gradually memorize everything and will better understand how one concept builds on the next. Putting in small amounts of effort on a consistent basis will drastically reduce the amount of studying you need to do right before the test. 5. Go to office hours - Professors and TA’s usually make themselves available at regular times during the week for students to ask questions about assignments. Do yourself a favor by taking advantage of this opportunity. First, attending office hours will motivate you to get ahead on your work and prepare questions to ask. This will give you a huge edge in understanding problems that aren’t clearly explained in the lectures. Second, it will build your reputation as a high-effort student who deserves high grades. 6. Find smart people to work with - In courses that involve group work, this is essential. No one wants to get stuck with a bunch slackers, have to do all the work themselves, and end up with a poor grade to show for it. The quality of the your learning experience is directly related to the attitudes of the people you work with. Working with smart people will facilitate discussion. The best way to understand an idea is talking about it with other intelligent people. Who you work with also affects your academic reputation. If you associate with students that aren’t interested in learning, teachers and graders will assume you feel the same way. It’s also a great way to connect with people who have similar interests and ambitions. 7. Avoid all-nighters - Generally, having to pull an all-nighter means that you slacked off all semester and need to fit 3 months of learning into one day. If you use a gradual study strategy this will never be necessary. All-nighters don’t work! Yes, it might be possible to get a good grade if the course is easy, but it’s much more likely that your grade will be significantly lower. All-nighters harm performance because they make you tired and stressed. You’ll also forget most of what you learn right after the test, decreasing the practical value of your education.
2007-08-30 12:23:00

Answer 14
Yes, absolutely - as long as you took good notes! Then you'll never have to cram for a test, and the information will stay in your head, whereas if you cram, you'll forget everything within days after the test and will have learned nothing you can use in the future.
2007-08-30 12:23:10

Answer 15
I think it is a good idea. You can even review it before class begins.
2007-08-30 12:23:26

Answer 16
Well, it's probably not totally neccessary, but it would probably definitely help you. And you'd probably remember the material for longer than just long enough to pass a test.
2007-08-30 12:23:30

Answer 17
Of course going over your school notes will make you a better student snd will help you become smarter. Plus when a big test comes up you won't be that stressed out about it and be more confident that you will get a better grade!!!!!!!!
2007-08-30 12:23:32

Answer 18
your right about that review your stuff on a regular basis is much more effective than the days before, to make it effective right after you get home from school review your classes that you did that day giving each class 10-15 minutes of review time once you have reviewed all your classes take like a 15-20 minute break and do your homework afterwards during the review time remember what happened in class, imagine it as accurate as possible what the teacher said what questions were asked, what the teacher spoke about the most if you do it regularly you wont need to cram it all in one week
2007-08-30 12:23:53

Answer 19
My university biology professor gave me the best study technique I ever learned in my whole scholastic career: When taking notes for a class, fold the paper vertically and take notes on the left side of the page only. No need to write full sentences. That evening, unfold the page and rewrite the notes into complete sentences. Just before a test, review your rewritten notes. You have now engaged all three learning mechanisms (hearing, from the initial class - kinesthetic, from writing and rewriting your notes - and reading, from rewriting and reviewing your notes). It really works.
2007-08-30 12:24:23

Answer 20
It really depends on how YOU do best and if you know when tests may be coming up. I should think your class notes will be more copious than they were in junior high so, it doesn't hurt to look over notes on a subject you may be having difficulty with and then go over them again closer to test time. It sounds as though you're a great student so keep up the good study habits and good luck this year!
2007-08-30 12:25:44

Answer 21
I FOUND THAT REWRITING THE NOTES HELPED THAT WAY I'M NOT JUST MINDLESSLY STARING AT THE PAPER.
2007-08-30 12:25:54

Answer 22
Reviewing notes before going to sleep --is good way to save stuff in the long memory! last thing u read before u sleep you will remember tomorrow! plus review right after class is also good or early when u wake up!
2007-08-30 12:26:44

Answer 23
If you take reasonably good notes then yes -reviewing your notes every night will be a big help. When I was in college I got in the habit of 20 minutes of daily review per subject, on top of doing my homework and regular assignments. My grades went up and it wasn't that much extra effort. I have two sons, one in middle school and the other in high school. They have both take the time for a daily review and they have a 3.7 and a 3.9 GPA respectively. They're smart but honestly they are not geniuses. Your time is a valuable asset, make the most of it.
2007-08-30 12:30:57

Answer 24
I'm a tutor for both middle and high school students. The biggest problem I see is that students sometimes don't understand some topics during class. I think it's most important to pay special attention while the class is actually going on, and make sure to give yourself written reminders about sections that confused you so you can ask the teacher or classmates about it later. I have students that take lots of notes and don't do well on tests because their notes included topics that they didn't quite get in the first place. By making sure your notes are comprehensive and understandable the very first time, you won't have to spend as much time reviewing them.
2007-08-30 12:39:35

Answer 25
OH YES, this helps ALOT ALOT. I really suggest doing so.
2007-09-01 00:54:28