Proper plan. Choose a good location to study. This place should be clean, quiet, well-lit, a cool temperature and away from all distractions, such as friends, television or the computer. stay on the plan. If you become stuck on a problem, clarify it. Memorize major concepts. Begin your studies with the material from the first class and move forward in chronological order, spending only small amounts of time in low priority areas and more time in higher priority areas.