Studying methods for exams
Students with better study methods and strategies score higher on their exams.
Everyone is different. Different methods work for different people; the following are only suggestions on improving upon your current studying techniques.
It is best to review the material right after class when it's still fresh in your memory.
Don't try to do all your studying the night before the test. Instead space out your studying, review class materials at least several times a week, focusing on one topic at a time.
Have all of your study material in front of you: lecture notes, course textbooks, study guides and any other relevant material.
Find a comfortable and quiet place to study with good lighting and little distractions (try avoiding your own bed; it is very tempting to just lie down and take a nap).
Start out by studying the most important information.
Learn the general concepts first, don't worry about learning the details until you have learned the main ideas.
Take notes and write down a summary of the important ideas as you read through your study material.
Take short breaks frequently. Your memory retains the information that you study at the beginning and the end better than what you study in the middle.
Space out your studying, you'll learn more by studying a little every day instead of waiting to cram at the last minute. By studying every day, the material will stay in your long-term memory but if you try to study at the last moment, the material will only reside in your short-term memory that you'll easily forget.
Make sure that you understand the material well, don't just read through the material and try to memorize everything.
If you choose to study in a group, only study with others who are serious about the test.
Test yourself or have someone test you on the material to find out what your weak and strong areas are. You can use the review questions at the end of each chapter, practice tests that the teacher may give out or other pertinent materials.
Listening to relaxing music such as classical or jazz on a low volume can relieve some of the boredom of studying.
Don't study later than the time you usually go to sleep, you may fall asleep or be tempted to go to sleep, instead try studying in the afternoon or early evening. If you are a morning person try studying in the morning.
ALL THE BEST
Aww Ash, I need this! I agree with all of the tips lol 'cause I procrastinate and cram a lot hehe <3
@AshTheMaestro That is a beautiful post! Sometimes we know these things in the back of our head but re-reading them makes us more aware! Thank you for sharing! I also love the colours you've used: makes me want to read each line, which also brings us to another point: While making notes use different coloured pens for colour coding as they make the writing work fun and you tend to read them again. And while reading a text, highlighting with different colours using a highlighter also workss. I feel colours is key, just the way you made us all read your entire post by using them ;)
@AshTheMaestro Wow!! I really like this post. And the different colours just make it allthemore better. These tips are surely going to be of great help to me so thanks a lot :D
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