Due to Covid.19 some various schools are now fully opened and the long hours of study that kids would have to adjust to. What are the "scientifically proven" tactics for optimizing time on books and learning effectively? ## So here are 9 student-friendly scientific tips ![](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/10/18/11/14/books-2863724_960_720.jpg) [Credits](https://pixabay.com/photos/books-boys-forest-park-vintage-2863724/) *** ### DILUTE OVER TIME Squeezing everything there is to learn into one long, nerve-wracking 10-hour study session won't yield great results . Rather, it is better to divide the swag of pages to be studied into smaller portions, for example 20 short sessions of 30 minutes each, spread over one or more weeks. The brain adopts more at encoding information in synapses when it works in this mode. For the same reason, to learn the techniques of a new discipline, such as swimming, it is better to dedicate oneself to them with patience and constant and repeated efforts over time. ![](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/1200x0/filters%3Aformat%28jpg%29/https%3A%2F%2Fspecials-images.forbesimg.com%2Fdam%2Fimageserve%2F1126974498%2F0x0.jpg) [Credits](https://pixabay.com/photos/books-boys-forest-park-vintage-2863724/) *** ### NO TO NIGHT HOURS A night spent on books risks damaging memory and processing skills for the next 4 days. Better organize yourself first and establish a fixed daytime schedule to devote to study: the brain will easily get used to this routine, which will facilitate concentration. ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO2HgHmUcAEKFjD.jpg) [Credits](https://pixabay.com/photos/books-boys-forest-park-vintage-2863724/) *** ### THROW AWAY THE HIGHLIGHTER Rereading the same paragraph over and over and underlining key passages is a technique used by many. But not necessarily successful: some experts believe it to be counterproductive because it risks focusing attention on insignificant information. Focus instead on diagrams, schemes, drawings to summarize the key concepts . ![](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/08/28/21/07/goals-2691265_960_720.jpg) [Credits](https://pixabay.com/photos/goals-setting-office-work-note-2691265/) *** ### SET A GOAL It doesn't have to be ambitious (learning the whole chemistry course ...). It can be a specific skill (balancing chemical equations, learning to conjugate French verbs) - achieving it will boost your self-esteem and make things easier. As you pursue your goal, remember: if you can't explain it clearly, you don't understand it well enough. ![](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2019/05/22/22/20/read-4222706_960_720.jpg) [Credits](https://pixabay.com/photos/read-books-lawn-park-learn-study-4222706/) *** ### PRACTICE CONTINUOUSLY It may be taken for granted, but practice is never enough. Test yourself over and over again, even with tests that seem "easy" to you or you don't feel ready enough for. Getting it wrong will help you focus on your weaknesses; find the correct answers, to increase your self-esteem, in view of tests, exams or questions. ![](https://librarious.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/dscf2032.jpg) [Credits](https://pixabay.com/photos/read-books-lawn-park-learn-study-4222706/) *** ### CARVE OUT A CORNER FOR STUDYING Choose a quiet, tidy and well-lit place, which has everything you need to work: when you reach there, the brain will understand, for an automatic conditioning effect (priming) that it is time to concentrate and dedicate yourself to learning. ![](https://ak.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/4919573/thumb/1.jpg) [Credits](https://pixabay.com/photos/read-books-lawn-park-learn-study-4222706/) *** ### LEAVE YOUR SMARTPHONE IN ANOTHER ROOM Staying continuously connected and responding to chat and social network notifications will not make learning easier. We know it well, but how many remember to take their cell phone away from their desk? I will be wrapping it up here watch out for my post. Thanks for reading!!