Coping with new subjects

Subjects in Secondary:
English
Mathematics
Science
Chinese
Geography
History
Design and Technology
Home Economics
Art

Try to cope with 8 subjects (excluding Art) is hard, however there are useful ways and methods to overcome such difficulty;
- It would be a good idea to always listen to teacher in class, so that when you study, you will have a better understanding of the topic.
- Note-taking is an important thing to do during lesson, take down notes provided by the teacher, take down those notes that are not provided in your textbooks.
- Get enough sleep in order to listen well in class instead of building sandcastles in the air.
- Whenever you have any questions, do ask the teacher during lesson, or if you’re too shy, ask them after lessons are over.
- After coming home from school take a bath so that you’ll feel refreshed and take about 30 minutes or more to go through what you have learnt for the day.
- Take about 10 minutes of nap after school everyday, to replenish your energy. After that, make sure you take a quick rinse, before doing your homework.
- Taking about 10 minutes breaks between long hours of studying.
- If possible, get mock papers/assessment books, to give your brain some exercise and allow yourself to have a better understanding of the subject. (mock papers are provided by the library available for printing, IT'S FREE)
- Sleep early, at least 7-9 hours of sleep.
- If you have not finished your homework before the designated date, do not copy your friend’s homework as it will soon become a habit if you do that, and you would ignore your own studies and homework, as you think that you can depend on your friend for everything.
- As you revise everyday when you come home from school, before the exams you would not need to revise much as you’ve done that everyday already. Like that, you’re able to relax before examinations, and that will allow you to stay calm during exams.
- Have a time table of your own, if you can, so that you could schedule on what subjects to revise each day.
- Do not use the computer regularly as it is a bad habit. Use the computer for only 2 to 3 hours at most, and do not use it everyday. (it's a habit for most of us already, addicted but as long as you study its fine. or at least pay attention in class)

These ways/methods have been used by different students, and they have been useful, so why not try using them for a term and see if it works, lastly, do not stress yourself too much, it can affect your studies. Ask your seniors for studying methods to help you. (they're really useful unless they are so smart that they don't have to study to do well, like in some cases...)