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.