Let us explore some of the major problems in learning, that students face:
Unorganized approach to learning: Students often jump from one lesson to another, or from one subject to another. The unorganized approach results in a lack of understanding of the concepts. If we dig deeper into the reasons, scientifically, it is said that the environment we study induces our approach. Studying in an organized environment is said to have an organized approach to your studies.
Failing to manage time: Students often end up paying more attention to a topic or subject. The reason might be ease of understanding, interest or lack of knowledge. Whatever might be the reason, the failure results in a time crunch. Understanding the burden of the subject becomes important, else time mismanagement cannot be controlled.
Researching into the subject: Many students tend to get fascinated by a particular subject. As a result, they delve deep into the subject. They allocate more time than necessary to the subject. Other subjects get neglected and eventually, the understanding of the other subjects takes a beating.
Procrastination: I remember, this used to be a major problem with me. It can lead to the piling up of the subjects and the courses to study. Moreover, it can lead to a reduced understanding of the concepts and result in the cramming of the subject.
Less focus on learning: The ultimate reason for facing hurdles in learning is increased focus on marks. Understanding that scores are a by-product of learning, is necessary. It is necessary to focus on the development of skills and understanding of concepts. Fetching marks should not be your ultimate goal if you are not able to learn anything new.

Effective study tips to study smartly
Now that the major problems have learned have been evaluated, it is time to know about the anti-dote. We shall come across various ways to boost your learning to study effectively.
Study in chunks and not in bulk: The attention span for a student is close to 25 minutes. But, what is attention span and how to calculate it? The time between the start of your studies and the first distraction is called the attention span. In other words, the duration for which you can be glued to your textbook with full attention is called as attention span.
Knowing your attention span is simple. Start with the book and set it on the timer. The first time when you get distracted, switch off the timer. The duration of the timer is your attention span.
Studying in chunks as per your attention span must be alternated with a 5-minute break. Grasping power is increased using this method. Moreover, this needs to be repeated three times, followed by taking a break of about 30 minutes.
Don’t forget to recite what is read: Reading a newspaper doesn’t mean you are remembering what you are reading. Reading can be just seeing the texts in one go, but does it assure you about memorizing what you study?
Reciting is also a very important part of your studies. Recollecting what you have read can only be done through self-assessment of what you have read. Reading 25% and reciting 75% is always a better way to stay connected with the concepts.
Write more than you read: Making notes in your own words about the concepts is always fruitful. When you make notes, the topic gets registered in your sub-conscious memory. It also helps you to understand what you are studying. Taking notes in your own words and using real-life examples to relate to the concepts is essential. It also helps you to organize the information that you have studied.
Anticipate the important topics: Often, students study for the sake of scoring marks. How about you turn the tables and study for the sake of teaching someone? This is very essential as it gives you the perspective of the teacher.
Studying through the perspective of a teacher lets you access important topics and questions. Peer to peer learning helps you to organize your thoughts in a better way. Individualized learning can let you re-iterate what you know, but peer to peer learning helps you to have a new way to see a concept.
Start with the questions first: This might sound tricky, but don’t take up your book and start reading. It has hardly helped you until now. A smart study tip is to look through the chapter. The overview will let you assess the important topics.
After you are done reviewing, start with the questions at the back of the chapter. It shall keep you alert while you are studying, as you shall be looking out for the answers. Follow it up by reading and reviewing the text. At last, note down the answers in your notebook, highlight the important points and review it twice.
Go to the mnemonic way: This is a very strong and effective method, especially, if you are looking for remembering the vocabulary section. Being aware of the mnemonics shall help you to find a touchpoint about the word or concept.
Using image associations or creating your own jingle using the first letter of the sentence is also helpful. The main aim is to find a touchpoint while studying as it can help you to remember the concepts for a longer time.

We have been getting this question from several students. Let us clear this, it is completely a personal choice. If you feel that you are good at managing yourself, you need no timetable. One of the disadvantages of having a timetable is that, if you fail to follow it, it creates a lag in the thinking process. You end up worry more about it.
If you seem to be failing to manage time, we would suggest you make a timetable in a way that doesn’t test your limits. You should remain practical while making it. Avoid over-burdening yourself and don’t forget the importance of breaks in your timetable.