Learn effective ways to study smarter, not just harder. Vocabulary in this post planning noun /ˈplænɪŋ/ The act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans. Examples: "The planning for the family vacation involved booking flights, reserving hotels, and creating a detailed itinerary. " focus noun /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ Concentration of attention. Examples: "I believe I can bring the high degree of focus required for this important job." notes noun /nəʊts/ /noʊts/ (heading) A symbol or annotation. Examples: "The student scribbled notes in the margin of her textbook to help her remember the key concepts. " review verb /ɹɪˈvjuː/ To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination. Examples: "Before the history test, Sarah reviewed her notes carefully. " summarize verb /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ To prepare a summary of (something). Examples: "Jim was asked to summarize the document by Wednesday." practice noun /ˈpɹæktɪs/ Repetition of an activity to improve a skill. Examples: "He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them." break noun /bɹeɪk/ A rest or pause, usually from work. Examples: "Let’s take a five-minute break." schedule noun /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.djuːl/ A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur. Examples: "stick to the schedule" test noun /test/ (academia) An examination, given often during the academic term. Examples: "The history students took a test on the Roman Empire last week. " mind map noun /ˈmaɪnd mæp/ A diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks or other items linked to and arranged radially around a central key word or idea. Examples: "Before starting the project, the team created a mind map to brainstorm ideas and organize their thoughts around the central goal. " recall verb /rɪˈkɔl/ To call back (a situation, event etc.) to one's mind; to remember, recollect. Examples: "I can recall the exact date of my grandmother's birthday party last year. "
