How long should I study?
The suggested number of hours for a student to study per week varies due to
- after school commitments (part time work, sport, etc) and
- long term personal goals.
As a rule of thumb the minimum number of study/ homework hours per week is equal to the year number a student is in. ie.
Year 7 = 7 hours per week
Year 8 = 8 hours per week
Year 9 = 9 hours per week
Year 10 = 10 hours per week
Year 11 = 11 hours per week
Year 12 = 12 hours per week
A suggested pattern of study leading to university is
|
Year |
Hours per week |
Total hours per week. |
|
7 |
1 hour per night, 6 days a week. |
6 |
|
8 |
1.5 hours per night, 6 days a week. |
8 |
|
9 & 10 |
2 hours per night, 6 days a week. |
12 |
|
11 |
3 hours per night, 6 days a week. |
18 |
|
12 |
4 hours per night, 6 days a week. |
24 |
|
University |
4 hours per night, 6 days a week. |
24 |
If you are not use to studying then take SMALL STEPS.
One hour per night is better than none!
You cannot learn to run a marathon in a day. It takes years of training.
The important thing is develop a plan of study that suits you and learn to study effectively.
