| Concentration, attention, focus, aren't all these the | | | | - Go back and read the point you don't |
| same words having identical meanings? Well, yes | | | | understand again with keeping all that in mind |
| they are, and the reason why I am putting so | | | | which you have grasped from the first reading |
| much emphasis into them for this article is due | | | | - Mark the words you don't understand |
| the degree of importance they carry while speed | | | | - While reading find main and specific points |
| reading. Concentration is vital for reading and | | | | Tips for Students to concentrate while preparing |
| speed reading as well. If you find that you get | | | | for exams |
| distracted very often, your reading and | | | | - For students, try not to study for more than |
| comprehending speed will both suffer. | | | | three hours constantly. |
| Reading comes with a purpose; the purpose of | | | | - In exams, when the situation is unavoidable take |
| understanding and keeping the information written | | | | short 5-10 minutes breaks after every hour. |
| in mind. If you loose concentration, you can | | | | - Ensure a good night sleep and a healthy |
| neither understand the text nor keep it in your | | | | breakfast. |
| mind. | | | | - Take a very small amount of coffee or tea. |
| Here are some tips that will help you concentrate | | | | - Don't use excess coffee as it will dehydrate |
| better: | | | | your body and you will not feel good |
| - While reading a chapter, stop after every three | | | | - Drink plenty of water and totally stop soft |
| or four paragraphs and recall what you have read | | | | drinks a few days prior to exams |
| in your mind. | | | | - Give yourself a reason to read each text. This |
| - Try to repeat the thought mentioned a little loud | | | | technique helps students a lot in order to |
| or better even take a pen and jolt it down | | | | concentrate. |
| - Ask yourself if you understand the text. | | | | |