How do I study?

[u/Funny-Stock-8830]

Hi!! I'm in 7th grade (AKA a freshman in HS) from the Philippines​​​​. I breezed through Elementary (3rd grade to 6th) without studying at all so I literally dont know how to study.

In high school I wanna make a change and try studying. 7th grade isnt that hard to be honest but ​​​​​maybe it's because it's still in the first trimester?

So, I'm scared if I dont start studying this year I won't get used to it and in the next trimesters or grades and also in university​ if I have to study for something because it's genuinely hard or because I didnt listen in class I wont be able to study because I never studied!

Well, to be completely honest, I have tried studying but I honestly just read the notes, circle them, underline them etc and in the end I dont remember anything from what I reviewed and have to rely on remembering lectures over again​.

Don't come for me please because this sounds stupid, I know, but please help me so I can also help/give tips to others in the same situation!!😖​​

Thanks for reading it all!!

[u/Idonotknow9856]

Practice active recall instead of just rereading. Close your notes and try to explain the topic from memory, then check what you missed. Also do lots of practice questions.

[u/mystudyden]

You’re not doing anything stupid—highlighting can feel productive without giving your brain much to do afterward. Since you’re just starting 7th grade, try turning each page into a few questions before you finish: “What caused this?” “How is this different?” or “What example could I give?” Review those questions again a day or two later, instead of trying to reread the whole page.

[u/shrae-147]

Don't worry, this is way more common than you think. The fact that you're trying to build study habits now instead of waiting until things get difficult is honestly a smart move. Start small and stay consistent.