# Boost Your Focus: 5 Science-Backed Study Techniques for School Students..
As a Physics and Maths teacher for school students up to Class 10, I know that one of the biggest challenges students face is not understanding the concepts, but staying focused while learning them. In today’s world full of distractions, focus has become as important as hard work. Here are 5 proven techniques to improve your concentration and memory, especially for school-level studies.
## 1. The Pomodoro Technique
This is a simple and effective time-management method. Study for 25 minutes with full concentration, then take a 5-minute break. After 4 study sessions, take a longer 15–20 minute break.
**Example**: Spend 25 minutes solving Maths problems or understanding a Physics concept, then take a short break to refresh your mind.
## 2. Active Recall Instead of Passive Reading
Don’t just read your notes over and over — test yourself without looking at the material.
**Example**: In Physics, write down Newton’s three laws from memory. In Maths, try solving a problem without checking your notebook, then compare your answer.
## 3. Teach the Concept to Someone Else
If you can explain a topic clearly to another person, you truly understand it.
**Example**: Teach your friend how to find speed when distance and time are given, or explain a geometry theorem.
## 4. Remove Distractions
While studying, keep your phone away or turn off notifications. Even a small distraction can break your concentration.
**Example**: Finish your study target first, then reward yourself with a short break to check your phone or listen to music.
## 5. Connect New Knowledge to What You Already Know
Your brain remembers better when new information is linked to something familiar.
**Example**: When learning about potential energy in Physics, connect it to real-life situations like a ball held in the air or water stored in a tank.
### Final Words from Sanjari
Focus is like a muscle — the more you use it, the stronger it becomes. By practicing these techniques daily, you will not only score better in exams but also enjoy learning more. Remember, it’s not always about studying harder, but studying smarter…