STUDY HABIT AND IT’S IMPACT ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

JOYCEL FRANCO DUNGCA

Study habit or attitude towards study is one of the greatest students or learning factors that hugely influences students’academic achievements. Successful learners adopt positive attitude towards study, and do not waste time or energy over what they have to do. If the learning experience is pleasant, the learner’s attitude and motivation is usually positive, and if the learning experience is not pleasant he tends to avoid it. Negative attitude towards study sometimes finds expression in comment such as “I study but cannot remember what I study” or “The lessons are too long”. Attitude serves as index on how we think and feel about people, objects, and issues in our environment. Good study habits occur as a result of practice and knowing what methods are most effective for you as a student. When studying, stay away from distractions, such as the computer. Instead of procrastinating, work on a long term assignment daily, instead of studying the night before, study a little each night. Review what you learned in class every day when you get home, before starting homework. Also, a good tip is to review what you did in class the previous day at the beginning of class when you have few minutes before the teacher starts talking. By learning the ways that you learn the best, you will be successful in your studies.

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The author is Teacher III at Rafael L. Lazatin Memorial High School