(i am a nerd and currently on a grishaverse kick. im infatuated with Kaz’s character’s intelligence. so here we are.)

- break it apart to find out how it works (math, science) look at the root of the problem. if you don’t know how it starts or why the //substance, equation, reaction ect// changes, then you don’t understand it & it’s too dangerous. same goes for memorization.

- study and learn so that you don’t get it wrong. one slip up in a plot or heist can mean bad things. don’t let this happen when you take tests. 

- (argumentative/analytical papers) make sure you see your issue from all sides. for concession/refutation acknowledge that the other argument exists, then debunk it using even more sides of your own argument. make it complex, but make your thesis, or bottom line, solid as brick. expand outwards from your thesis. make sure your thesis connects with the prompt, because if you don’t actually know what you’re going after this is all for nothing. 

- add some drama. add figurative language to your papers to further reasoning and tone. color coordinate your notes so that they stick in your brain easier. make rhymes to remember it, because even if you think you have the formulas on the test, there will be a day when you don’t.

- if you can’t beat the odds, change the game. don’t understand something? use your book, the internet, your classmates. your teacher’s lectures are bullshit? sift through that information until you find something to go off of. change the game by using all of your resources instead of going with what you’re given. this includes forming study groups, asking questions and requesting extensions.

my last ‘study tips’ post got a lot of freakin notes so here’s another one! see my last post. this is inspired by me realizing i have three tests on monday, but all i want to do is annotate my sheet music for fun. how do i balance it?

- link what you like to what you study. take classes on things you’re actually interested in - things that will challenge you. you’ll begin to grow more curious as you study more of what you love.

- combine your hobbies with what you study. what are you learning about in chemistry class? how can you use that to improve your web fluid? ;) or what tv show are you watching right now & how would those characters react to the annexation of austria? what would they remember, what’s the most important part? parker builds computers and you can bet what he learns in that fancy school comes in handy. 

- study, study, study. parker doesn’t go to a smart people school for nothing. but even if you don’t, that doesn’t mean you can let your classmates bypass you. at least not without a fight. study for every test, don’t let those opportunities pass you by.

- pull from people you look up to - i’m not saying tony stark’s slightly self-deprecating lab sessions are the way to go - but let yourself be inspired by your heroes’ work ethic and accomplishments. 

- don’t forget to take a break, or take a walk. or swing from building to building fighting crime. whatever floats your boat. clear your head during a nice break.