Many students’ level of motivation decreases during second semester. To help combat those feelings of fatigue, here are five tips to help stay focused:

1. Take a quiz to determine your learning style, as it will provide you with an accurate guideline of how you should study. For example, if you’re a visual learner, color-coded notes will help information stick more easily. If you are an auditory type of learner, recording your notes or review sheets and listening to them can be a big help. If you’re a tactile learner making flashcards and looking up examples will make any subject more manageable.
2. Start a formula sheet for your math and science classes so that you can have them all in one place when studying for a test or quiz.
3. Look for Quizlet flashcards on a topic you’re covering in class. The website provides flashcards, games, and quizzes to help students learn.
4. Use mnemonic devices and acronyms.
5. Pretend you are explaining a topic to someone, or better yet, actually explain what you’re learning to a friend or study buddy. If you can do this and the person understands you, you’re more than likely ready to tackle the test.