STUDY GUIDE ESSENTIALS GENERAL GUIDELINES • Pomodoro Technique: Study for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. After four cycles, take a longer break (15-30 minutes). • Active Recall: At the end of each study session, spend 5-10 minutes writing down what you remember without looking at the material. • Visual Aids: Incorporate charts, diagrams, and other visual aids into your study sessions, especially for subjects where they can be particularly helpful. WEEKLY SCHEDULE: Monday (Batch 1): History, Maths, Islamiyat Tuesday (Batch 2): Geography, Urdu, Computer Science Wednesday (Batch 3): English, Science Thursday - Sunday: Rotate the batches to ensure all subjects are covered equally. DAILY STUDY PLAN FOR EACH SUBJECT: HISTORY: 1. Reading/Note-Taking (30 minutes): Read a section from your textbook and take notes. 2. Visual Learning (20 minutes): Create a timeline or mind map of the key events. 3. Active Recall (10 minutes): Write down everything you remember about the section you just studied. 4. Quiz/Exercises (15 minutes): Use quizzes or exercises from your textbook or create some with the help of ChatGPT. MATHS: 1. Concept Review (30 minutes): Review key concepts from your textbook. 2. Practice Problems (25 minutes): Solve practice problems. 3. Break (5 minutes): Use a Pomodoro break. 4. Problem-Solving (25 minutes): Focus on more complex problems or those you find challenging. 5. Active Recall (10 minutes): Write down formulas and concepts without looking. ISLAMIYAT: 1. Reading (30 minutes): Read a chapter from your textbook. 2. Summary Writing (20 minutes): Summarize the chapter in your own words. 3. Visual Aids (10 minutes): Create a chart or diagram to illustrate key points. 4. Active Recall (10 minutes): Write down important points without looking. 5. Practice Questions (10 minutes): Answer questions from the textbook. GEOGRAPHY: 1. Reading (30 minutes): Read a section from your textbook. 2. Map Work (20 minutes): Practice labeling maps or creating diagrams. 3. Active Recall (10 minutes): Summarize the key points without looking. 4. Quiz/Exercises (15 minutes): Use textbook exercises or create some with the help of ChatGPT. URDU LANGUAGE: 1. Reading/Writing (30 minutes): Read a passage and practice writing summaries. 2. Grammar Exercises (25 minutes): Practice grammar exercises from the textbook. 3. Break (5 minutes): Use a Pomodoro break. 4. Writing Practice (20 minutes): Write an essay or a short story. 5. Active Recall (10 minutes): Summarize the key points without looking. URDU LITERATURE: 1. Reading (30 minutes): Read a literary piece. 2. Analysis (25 minutes): Write an analysis or summary of the piece. 3. Break (5 minutes): Use a Pomodoro break. 4. Discussion (20 minutes): Discuss themes and characters with a peer or use ChatGPT for a simulated discussion. 5. Quiz/Exercises (10 minutes): Answer questions from the textbook. COMPUTER SCIENCE: 1. Concept Review (30 minutes): Review key concepts from your textbook. 2. Programming Practice (25 minutes): Practice coding exercises or projects. 3. Break (5 minutes): Use a Pomodoro break. 4. Problem-Solving (20 minutes): Work on more complex problems or projects. 5. Active Recall (10 minutes): Write down key concepts and code snippets without looking. ENGLISH LANGUAGE: 1. Reading/Writing (30 minutes): Read a passage and practice writing summaries. 2. Grammar Exercises (25 minutes): Practice grammar exercises from the textbook. 3. Break (5 minutes): Use a Pomodoro break. 4. Writing Practice (20 minutes): Write an essay or a short story. 5. Active Recall (10 minutes): Summarize the key points without looking. ENGLISH LITERATURE: 1. Reading (30 minutes): Read a literary piece. 2. Analysis (25 minutes): Write an analysis or summary of the piece. 3. Break (5 minutes): Use a Pomodoro break. 4. Discussion (20 minutes): Discuss themes and characters with a peer or use ChatGPT for a simulated discussion. 5. Quiz/Exercises (10 minutes): Answer questions from the textbook. SCIENCE: 1. Concept Review (30 minutes): Review key concepts from your textbook. 2. Lab Work/Visual Aids (25 minutes): Draw diagrams or watch videos related to the topic. 3. Break (5 minutes): Use a Pomodoro break. 4. Practice Questions (20 minutes): Solve practice problems or conduct experiments if possible. 5. Active Recall (10 minutes): Write down key concepts and diagrams without looking. TIPS FOR STAYING FOCUSED • Start Small: Begin with a simple task to overcome the initial resistance. • Environment: Study in a quiet, distraction-free environment. • Pomodoro Technique: Stick to your Pomodoro intervals to maintain focus. • Variety: Mix different types of activities to keep things interesting. • Accountability: Share your study plan with a friend or family member to stay accountable. WEEKLY REVIEW • Sunday: ◦ Time: 1-2 hours ◦ Tasks: 1. Review what you've learned during the week. 2. Spend time going over notes from each subject. 3. Summarize key points to reinforce understanding. 4. Engage in practice quizzes to assess your knowledge and retention levels.