school year.

Here are some tips from the Department of Education: Start your homework at the same time everyday -- right after school is best; Sit down at a comfortable chair at a desk or table when you study and read.

Don't sit on your bed or you may relax too much; Remember subjects by taking notes. Take notes while you study and read. You will remember something better if you write it down.

Keep a clock close by so you can take a break every 15 minutes. This will keep your mind fresh; Wait to eat a big meal. Eat something light and healthy if you're hungry before you study. Don't study on a full stomach because you need the energy to study, not digest food; It's a good idea to read aloud with others studying the same subject; Never study under a dim light. Always study under a bright light to protect your eyes from strain; Get as much information on the subject you will be tested on while you're in class. Ask your teacher what points you should pay particular attention to while studying; Study in silence. Don't study in front of the television or with music in the background; Tell your friends ahead of time that you will be studying after school; Understand what you are reading. Don't move on to another subject until you really understand what you're reading; Develop your own study quiz. Take it the next morning before you go to school; You shouldn't put off studying. True learning doesn't happen over night.

Cramming for a test is not the way to learn the material long term; Tell your family that you will be studying before you start. This will help you avoid interruptions; Invite your friends to study with you, especially if they ask you to play after school; Place your projects in order. Don't try to study all at once. Schedule enough study time for each subject; Get a good night's sleep before a big test.