357 178 Careers & Education College Life Classes and Studying true Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:30:04 -0800 /system/videos/0/57/03/357.flv /system/videos/0/57/03/357_hd.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, career, student, college, university, high, school, home, work, homework, less, fast, quickly, get, over, finish, complete, do, study, habits, good, better, improve, studying How To Make Homework Less Work http://www.howcast.com/videos/357-How-To-Make-Homework-Less-Work http://www.howcast.com/videos/357-How-To-Make-Homework-Less-Work/edit approved 122 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=357"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=357" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 139 bender http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/357/Career.How_to_Make_Homework_Less_Work_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 16028 false false false 9031 1 24 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/357/24.jpg Pick spot Pick a spot where you can do your homework every day. Clear it of any potential distractions.

]]> 9032 2 34 Tip If possible, do your homework in natural daylight. Research shows that people who studied near a sunny window had grades about 25% higher than those who didn’t.

]]> 9033 3 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/357/43.jpg Listen to music Listen to music. Studies have found that, for some people, playing their favorite tunes helps them get through homework faster by acting as “white noise” that drowns out distractions.

]]> 9034 4 58 Tip Turn off your cell phone. You can hear all about what happened to your friend’s ex-girlfriend at the amusement park after you finish your homework.

]]> 9035 5 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/357/65.jpg Take notes Take notes while reading. Writing down key points can improve your recall.

]]> 9036 6 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/357/74.jpg Snack Snack on carbs, like pretzels and popcorn, while you do your homework. They boost serotonin—a brain chemical that makes you calmer and helps you focus.

]]> 9037 7 86 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/357/86.jpg Chew gum If you don’t feel like snacking, chew gum—it activates certain chemicals in the brain that help improve short- and long-term memory.

]]> 9038 8 94 Tip Choose mint gum—research shows minty scents help you stay alert.

]]> 9039 9 100 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/357/100.jpg Take breaks Take breaks! Keep the oxygen flowing to your brain and avoid eyestrain by getting up every half hour and moving around for at least five minutes.
Now back to work.

]]> 9040 10 112 Fact In education-obsessed South Korea, it’s common for students to study 18 hours a day.

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