Got a packed schedule? Setting up a study routine might seem impossible. But building good habits is actually key to learning efficiently and seeing long-term results. And guess what? It’s not as hard as it sounds — promise!
If you’re wondering where to start, don’t stress. We’ve got your back! Here’s how to build an effective study routine by combining learning strategies with Scribzee’s features. 🎯

To create your ideal routine, start by figuring out your goals. Want to learn a history chapter? A vocab list? Some philosophy concepts? No matter the subject, you need to define clear tasks!
To boost your chances of success, set SMART goals. This method, created in 1981 by George T. Doran, helps you define goals that meet five criteria:

• Specific: Your goal is clear and easy to understand.
• Measurable: You can track your progress.
• Achievable: It’s realistic but still motivating.
• Relevant (or Realistic): You have the resources you need.
• Time-bound: There’s a deadline.

🔍 Example:

• Specific: Learn the Art and Power vocabulary list for the English exam.
• Measurable: The list has 46 words and phrases.
• Achievable: Reviewing a bit each day makes it doable.
• Realistic: You have your course material and Scribzee’s Study mode.
• Time-bound: You’ve got one week to learn it.

💡 What’s Scribzee’s Study mode?
It’s a feature that helps you learn your flashcards efficiently using spaced repetition (the Leitner method). This means the app helps you remember things for the long term — not just the next test.
Flashcards appear one by one. For example, the front might show a French word (un courant artistique) and the back the English translation (an artistic movement). You swipe right if you got it right, or left if you need to review it again. Scribzee will show you tricky cards more often until you master them. Handy, right?

Once you’ve got SMART goals, creating a study schedule becomes much easier. With your list of goals ready, just block out study sessions in your calendar.
If your school timetable allows, try studying in the morning. That’s when your brain naturally produces more cortisol — the concentration hormone 🌞. So, mornings are great for learning vocab, while evenings are better for reviewing.
Once you’ve found the perfect time slot, create your schedule using Scribzee’s Calendar tool. You can:

• Manually build your calendar in the app
• Import it from another planner (like Google Calendar)
• Scan events from your connected Oxford diary

For a truly effective routine, don’t forget to schedule regular review sessions. According to Ebbinghaus’ forgetting curve, we forget over 50% of what we’ve learned just two days after studying — unless we review it. So, keep going over your Art and Power vocab to lock it in! 💯
💡 Use Scribzee’s Reminder tool to get notified when it’s time to study. Especially handy if you’re prepping for exams like A levels!

If reading your notebook isn’t really your thing, no worries. There are tons of ways to study! Flashcards, quizzes, podcasts… Try different methods to see what works best for you. The goal is to stay motivated! 😎

Here’s how to make studying more fun:

• Make your notes visually appealing: Add images to your scanned flashcards using Scribzee. Just tap “Edit” and then “Import photos.”
• Use your senses: Study outdoors! Sunshine boosts endorphins (a.k.a. the happiness hormone). Plus, Scribzee lets you study anywhere, anytime.
• Mix it up: Diagrams, mind maps, videos, quizzes… The more variety, the better! Learning doesn’t have to be boring.

💡 Want to try the Quiz mode in Scribzee?
Just open the flashcard folder you want (e.g. Yellow folder: Art and Power), and swipe left or right as usual. After the quiz, check your score and choose to “Improve your score” (for weak cards) or “Restart” (for all cards). It’s perfect for solo or group study! ⭐

To keep your study routine going strong, make sure you track (and celebrate 🎉) your progress. It keeps you motivated and helps you spot what needs more work. Here are two easy ways to do that:

👉 Keep a learning journal:

• Pick a notebook you like.
• Choose how often you want to write in it.
• Divide it into sections for better organisation.
• Log useful info: goals, activities, quiz scores, etc.

💡 Use Scribzee’s “Progress status” tool to track your kno
wledge level for each flashcard or course. Just assign a colour (e.g. green for “mastered”) to see at a glance what needs more work. Super useful!
Bottom line: with a few simple steps — and Scribzee — you can build a solid study routine that really works. Before long, your study sessions won’t even feel like a chore! ✨