how to become a topper from an average student

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How a student is able to manage Time, Mindset, Focus, Consistency, Goal setting and Self-discipline creates the difference between a topper and an average student. I have gone through five research papers to understand how an average student can become a topper.

Realistic Goals and Monitor Progress

Writing down a detailed goal with action is solving 30 % of the problem as you have a plan which you can follow. You have increased your success rate by 42%. You can use a daily planner to set daily goals.

The students so actively are setting goals and assessing their learning strategies tend to perform better than those who do not do it. My first tip that I want to give you is, break a larger goal like scoring 90% in Maths to smaller achievable milestones. This helps you build confidence and motivates you to do it more.

My second tip would be to adapt to change. There will be days where you won’t be able to achieve what you wanted. Please don’t get demotivated. We all have low performance days. Adapt and set smaller goals which you can do in an hour or so.

Have a Fixed Study Desk and fixed time to study

Having a dedicated desk at home helps us to create a mental association with studying and makes us enter into a focus mindset easily. If you are using a phone, tablet, laptop and computer then having a stylus for note taking is very important Digital notes can be excessed anywhere and any time. Use apps like Microsoft OneNote for taking notes.

Use Pomodoro Technique for studying

The Pomodoro Technique is simple, identify a task you want to complete. Set a timer of 25 minutes and after 25 minutes take 5 minutes break. Repeat the process further to complete the task. You can use a pomodoro timer with an alarm on your study desk.

Use social media to learn.

I have used instagram for learning maths. I had a habit of scrolling instagram which I used for learning maths visually. You can also follow channels like https://www.instagram.com/maths.visualization/ so learn math visually and for python coding follow https://pythoncodelab.com/. Now you have optimised your social media time for learning maths and coding. It’s a small change but the impact would be big.

Time Management

Having a timeline for completing allotted tasks and following it strictly avoids last minute cramming. I always prioritize difficult subjects and topics early when our mind is fresh and have a proper 5 to 10 minutes break where I would play a game to reward myself. Always have a monthly calendar with reminders.

Positive and Successful mindset

Results take time and setbacks are part of life but you should have a positive attitude. The mindset of successful people carries traits. They finish what was started by them, adapting to the environment with continuous, consistent improvement, developing positive inner beliefs and finally they accept themself. Try to develop these over the time with small incremental changes.

Understand Concepts Instead of Memorization

One good thing about toppers is that they always focus on deep understanding rather than memorization. They use analogy for remembering the concept for a longer time. Try to connect new knowledge with real-world examples or previously learned topics, and don’t hesitate to ask questions or discuss with peers and teachers.

Seek Help from friends and get feedback of concept understanding

Having an interactive learning environment is a must. Explain the concept to your friend and get feedback on the explanation. By explaining a topic to your friend you understand the weak points of your concepts. Try to be with a group of toppers and spend time learning how they do work.

Leverage Technology and Resources

We have now ChatGPT, Gemini and other generative AI tools which can act as your go to person for understanding concepts and problem solving. Use apps for creating timelines and goal and action setting , online mock tests, and concept tutorials..

Maintain a Healthy Routine

Have a good amount of sleep like 6 hours to 8 hours daily with balanced nutrition. Physical activity positively impacts cognitive function and concentration. Study found that incorporating physical activity boosts academic skills and memory.Balance study time with relaxation to keep your mind fresh and focused.

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I have also studied people’s options on how to become a topper from an average student while my research for the blog. You can also go through it.

FAQs

Q. Can a average student be a topper?

Q. How to be a 1% student?

Yes, If you’re serious about becoming a topper you must

Set realistic goals and monitor the progress.
Have a fixed place and time for studying so that you are mentally associated with the place of study.
Use social media for studying
Be consistent
Be with toppers and learn how they study
Do proper Time management
Have a positive and Successful mindset.
Don’t memorize but understand the concept
Use ChatGPT and GEMINI for understanding the concepts in easier manner

Q. How to become topper in class 10 in 1 month?

Q. Average to topper in 7 days?

Use the 80/20 rule also known as pareto principle. It says 80% of results come from 20% of work. So you identify and prioritize important topics for studying. See the repeating concept in exam or viva and give them priority for learning.

Always remember things take time. You need to understand that patience and consistency help us achieve what we want.

Conclusion

In this blog we learned how to become a topper from an average student based on research papers and scientific studies.

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