Active learning may require walking around the room or sitting on the edge of a chair. Wake up your mind. Get rid of clutter. Clear the desk or table of all materials not related to the current project. Get help early before the academic damage is irreversible.
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Study groups are great but in general studying alone is more effective. Post this where you can see it daily. Goals should be specific and clear. Determine the purpose of your goals and their achievement benefits. Write them down next to our goal.