i can't study help?

Question

I can study anything math, science, health whatever and do atleast okay on a test if i tried but with history that is so different i can't concentrate so i see no use in trying its so boring its hard to sit still and read the same boring stuff over and over when i could be doing better things i just tried studying for a history test right now i blew it off cause i know im gonna make a bad grade even if i try thats ALWAYS happend to me why cant i be like one of those kids who dont study at all and still make a good grade i guess im stupid i guess it doesnt help that i have a lot of stress going on right now and stuff with my mom and dad just getting a divorce always fighting bla bla

Answer 1

I hope this helps:

1. Acquire the habit of constant and considerable daily reading in history, both of primary and of secondary sources. Set aside time each day to read and study. Don't neglect your reading and don't wait until bedtime. Sit upright--paper and pen at hand--and concentrate on what you are doing. This means no radio, no TV, no conversation with your roommate. You must give the book your full attention.
2. Look over the introductory matter, the table of contents, and the index of a book to determine the author's purpose, methodology and style. Pay particular attention to the opening paragraphs in each chapter which should outline the purpose of the chapter. Look for topic sentences in the paragraphs that follow and pay attention to the conclusion of each chapter.
3. Learn how to mark your book to "make it your own" and take notes from the book, but use highlighting and underlining selectively.
4. Circle or draw boxes around key words, especially specialized terms.
5. Number the points of an argument, etc. in the margin.
6. Use the margins to make brief notes, questions, and so on.
7. Add items to the index if necessary.
8. Keep a list of terms, places, people and so forth that are new to you and that are not explained sufficiently in the book. Then consult your dictionary, atlas or other reference works.

***Good luck on your test!!

Answer 2

I can understand what you are going through. My last year in high school I had that same problem but different subject, but my parents too were getting a divorce. You don't realize ho much of their stress and problems affects you directly. What you should do is meet with that instructor/teacher and explain what is going on. I'm sure that they are willing to help. Any good teacher would be and if they aren't all you do is keep climbing the ladder. Ask for a counselor that can help you. Get together with your teacher to develop a study plan/guide/method that will work best for you to help you get that passing grade. People are very understanding if you just give them opportunity to know what your problems are and a way to let them help fix them.

Answer 3

Hey, don't say that about yourself. I had a similar experience as you do when I was still in school. My parents were always fighting and arguing at home - even before important tests and examinations. What I did was to remove myself from home whenever they start arguing while I was studying.

My suggestion is that you can stay back in school to study or use the study rooms at the local community centres. These places are quite conducive for studying.

As for studying history, my trick for it when I was studying is to treat my history text as a storybook. Summarise the key happenings as if it is a story. This will stimulate your interest and aid in memorising the facts.

You can also try getting a study mate and recite facts to each other / pose questions to each other. I find that "hearing" facts from others always helps with memorising.

Answer 4

History is a lot of names and dates. Put the information on 3X5 cards like flash cards, questions on one side answers on the other. When you have 2-3 minutes like waiting for the microwave you can read the questions and guess the answers then look on the back to see if you got it wright. Then you don't have to sit and stare at a book and once one card gets to easy you can toss it in the reject pile. Before the test redo the reject pile. Read them all again just before the test.
I did the CPA study that way and it really works.

Answer 5

You sound like my son when he was in school . He even struggled in college but did well mostly because he really wanted it and worked harder for less reward than most of his friends who it seemed got everything easy. Like you though he got discouraged a lot. One of the things that he found helpful was a software in which he would type in his notes and it would speak them back to him. He happened to be an audio learner.. do you know what kind of learning style works best for you??

Some people find it helpful to draw pictures or symbols that help tell the story and make it easier to remember,

Oh... eat some protein for breakfast to make sure your brain gets it's best chance....( my son never listened to me about eating either)

Hang in there college does get better... there is tons of support and study groups are the norm.

BTW you are not stupid.. I can tell by how well you write... start and keep believing in yourself...
I am sorry about your parents

Answer 6

History is like a lot of detailed stories. If you are only trying to remember to pass a test it will be hard. Try to listen in class and when you read think about what it is..the people and how it was back then. You arent stupid. Theres many types of history I love ancient history but not really intrested in modern history like government. Keep trying.

Answer 7

There is nothing better to do than study and set up a good future for your life. 3 quarters of your life is when you are out of school. You have to sit their and read it slowly and focus. Right the notes. There is a solution to people like you and that is

FORM STUDY GROUPS!!!!! IT HELPS!!!!!!!

As for your Mom and Dad, (this might sound harsh), ignore their existence when you study. You have to set up a good life for yourself and not get your parent's problems in the way of your future. They should respect that if they see you trying to study and they still fight. DO YOUR BEST EFFORT DONT BE A LAZY BUMM, YOUR WHOLE LIFE IS BASED UPON WHAT YOU DO IN SCHOOL!

Answer 8

Try studying with a partner or with friends. You can do Q&A with one and another.

You can make notes from the readings. You will be studying while making the notes and it will impress your teacher if they check your binders. Notes are also fast and easy to study from.

Listen to music while you study.

Study during commercials while watching TV.

Answer 9

Find out what type of learner you are. Visual, Auditory, or Kinisthetic. That way you can figure out what you need to incorporate your studies into so that it'll make more sense.