You should have a desk or table and all material you may need for studying. In addition to pencils and your book you will want a current dictionary, calculator, paper, index cards, and a clock. A study space allows you to leave your books open and take short breaks. The physical activity of thinking, pronouncing, and even hearing your own words involves not only your mind, but also your body in the process of learning. Recitation is a key way to increase the neural trace in your brain.
Some students find mnemonic devices helpful.
The first letters of the words stand for kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species, and variety. You can make up your own mnemonics whenever you are having trouble remembering a list or principle. Distributed practice allows you to learn more in less time. It uses small blocks of time for review rather than marathon sessions. Use Daylight hours .