Being in front will also remove the temptation to pull out your phone, read something that isn’t pertinent to the class, or zone out. If you can’t move to the front of the class, ask your classmates to let you focus and to not talk to you during class.

For instance, “Franz Ferdinand (archduke of Austria) was assassinated on June 28, 1914. "

For example, say something like, “I agree with Andrea’s point about global warming, and I think even more effort can be put into making a change. " Try to think of questions that will spark further discussion. For instance, “How do you think Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet might have been different if he had written the play in the age of social media?”

Try color coding your calendar with colored pens to show the priority level or difficulty of your assignments.

Try focusing on the more difficult subjects first so that you can devote more time to them if you need to.

Planning ahead will remove stress from the studying process, making it easier to concentrate. Only do group study with good students who study. If you study with any other students who does not have interest in study they will only distract you.

Obtain practice tests for certain subjects online, or ask your teacher for a copy of a previous year’s exam.

If you have to use your computer, download software that will block distracting websites while you study. If there are too many distractions at home, go to your local library to study in peace.

Use your break to have a nutritious snack, like an apple or yogurt. Watch a short YouTube video or check in with a friend to boost your spirits before going back to studying.

If you do miss class, be sure to borrow class notes from another student and ask to make up any missed assignments.

You should also avoid other distracting behaviours, such as passing notes to other students or reading things that are not related to the course.