CBSE Board School Presents 5 Study Myths Everyone Believes

Introduction

 Myths and study do not go together; however, unfortunately, the process of studying remains clouded with popular myths. These myths negatively impacts a students' academic performance.

Here is a list of 5 popular study myths compiled by teachers of a CBSE board school in South Kolkata that everyone believes. 

 

Five Popular Study Myths

   More Study, More Grades 

 It is a widespread belief among students, parents and even some teachers that the amount of time spent studying is directly proportional to the marks scored or grades received. The truth is, it is not about the amount of time spent studying that matters. What counts is the students' study methods and ability to understand and evaluate concepts.      

 

2)    Grade A Students Are Not Fun

 Students have a preconception and believe that their fellow grade A classmates are not fun. Good marks or good grades are observed as a stamp indicating boring personality, says the teachers of a CBSE board school in Kolkata. This mentality needs to change as it demotivates students to excel in their studies by out casting and labelling them as "nerds" or "dorks".

 

3)    I Study Better Under Pressure

 There are always some students in every class who boasts their ability to study under the pressure of deadlines. The truth is, the argument is mainly posed by students who haven't learned time management and discipline. This is a disability that students wear like a badge of honour. Teachers and parents need to make students understand the importance of studying every day and not keeping their notes in reserve until the day before an exam. 

 

4)    If I Revise Early, I Will Forget What I Read

According to researchers, we forget part of it when we read something. Forgetting is part of the learning process. It allows us to relearn and do so effectively. Re-learning reinforces the information which our brain can retain for a longer period. This is why students should start revising early for exams.

 

5)    I Take Better Notes on Computer

 Computers and mobiles have become a go-to device for note-taking; however, studies show that our brain works better with old-fashioned pen and paper. Note-taking on the computer reduces our brains' ability to process information. Whereas taking notes by hand involves cognitive engagement in summarizing, organizing, paraphrasing, concept and vocabulary mapping, says the teachers of an English mediumCBSE school in Kolkata. In other words, pen and paper help us manipulate and transform information that leads to deeper understanding.