Author:
Laura McKinney
Date Of Creation:
7 August 2021
Update Date:
22 June 2024
Content
Examination is a mandatory step in the education system worldwide. All levels of study use the entrance exams to determine the qualified candidates to enter a course, school, college or university. Students are often under pressure to do well in the entrance exams. The following are the steps you can take to ensure you are fully prepared for such exams.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: School Schedule
Mark on the exam date calendar as soon as you register for the exam. You probably know quite a while in advance about taking the entrance exam and you can apply early. As soon as you register for the test, please mark on the calendar to calculate the preparation time.
Determine time for study and preparation. Depending on how long it takes from registration to test date, determine how much time you devote to preparing for the exam. Most students usually spend 1-3 months on this.- The time to prepare for the exam depends on each person's situation. Consider your schedule from here to the exam: Do you have any holidays? Is your family planning on going away? How is your school schedule? You should choose a time to study to suit your schedule. In general, with a busy schedule, it's best to give yourself more time to make up for days that are so busy you don't have time to study.
Schedule a schedule or schedule for the months or weeks from then until the test date. Mark on your calendar all the days you plan to study and the days you plan to rest.- Mark all other scheduled dates, such as a work day, a sporting event, a trip, or a social event so you can calculate when planning study for that day.
Make a note of the days when you want to take a break. Perhaps you decide to dedicate a day a week away from school, at least until the weeks that follow the exams. Mark these dates by scheduling "holidays".
Decide a time to study each day. The entrance exam is very important, and you want to spend a lot of time studying. However, you still have your obligations and other events in your life, so you should identify real time that you can devote to studying each day.
- Perhaps you can spend 1-2 hours studying each day or almost every day. But it could also be that your schedule is reeling from a part-time job or exercise schedule, so you only have 30 minutes to study on some days, and a few hours on others. Organize the time of each day as much as you can.
- Make a note on the calendar about how much time you spend studying each day until the exam.
Consider how to review. Entrance exams usually measure all of the knowledge that you have learned from high school up to the time of the exam, except for special course exams, which assess all of your knowledge. you on a topic. Choosing what is most important to review can be difficult.
- Perhaps it's best to focus on topics or subjects where you struggle the most. Revising all the knowledge learned will be boring and seemingly impossible. Therefore, you should be confident in your strengths and focus on improving the areas where you are poor to prepare for the exam.
- Think about all the topics that might appear on the exam, in logical order. That order can be by time, by continuity or by a certain method.
- Ask friends who have taken the entrance exam for information on topics covered in the previous exam. Perhaps your exam will not be like that, but their understanding will help you focus on reviewing topics.
Highlight the topic and / or subject you plan to study each day. Review your calendar and highlight the topics you plan to study each day. Making a plan will save you time deciding what to learn. advertisement
Part 2 of 4: Prepare materials for review
Find a peaceful and quiet space to study. Studies have shown that the learning environment is effective, so choose a place where you can focus and avoid distractions. Each person's learning environment is highly unique.
- Make sure the classroom has a desk to study in, and you may also need a comfortable chair. The comfortable and useful items will help you maintain your study habits as you will not have to move to a more suitable place.
- Studies have also shown that placement rotation is also helpful. Find more seats to study if you can.
Consider buying exam book. Although it is not required, a test book can help you familiarize yourself with the question type, its wording, and what a satisfactory answer should look like.
- The test book will also help you focus on topics you should learn. Exam preparation books often use exams that are no longer in use from previous years.
- You can also find exam preparation courses online. You can sometimes find such courses or free e-textbook versions.
Bring supplies needed for study. During each session, you should identify a specific topic that you will learn. Remember to bring everything you need to help you stay focused on your learning tasks.
- Class notebooks
- Homework, essay and old project
- Scratch paper
- Pencil, eraser and luminous pen
- Computer or laptop, only when needed (as it can be distracting)
- Snacks and water
Know the right learning method. There are many learning styles and knowing which works best for you will help you to study better.
- Visual learning: You learn best by looking at images, so videos, PowerPoint presentations, or even watching other people work on paper or on a board can help you with your study.
- Hearing learning: You learn best by listening to sound, so listening to lectures or lecture tapes will be good for you.
- Learn through motor senses: You learn best when you are active, so problem solving with practice or empirical methods helps.
Adjust your learning habits in the way that suits you. Once you know which method is right for you, adjust your learning habits for the best possible results.
- With visual learning, you can try rewriting your notes into charts, graphs or diagrams. You can also turn notes into semantic diagrams instead of notes from a traditional outline.
- If you are a good audiologist, reading the material aloud may help. Taking a group study with friends and preparing for exams can also be effective with discussion opportunities.
- With kinesthetic learning, find ways to incorporate movements into learning. For example, you can sit on a steady ball so you can bounce gently, or you can read notes in a notebook or textbook while running on the treadmill. Chewing gum while studying can also help, but don't forget that you are not allowed to chew gum while you are taking the exam.
Set up study time. No matter what method you study, it is still important to rest and not overdo it. Stress makes you really unable to store new knowledge and does not respond well to study and revision, so make sure you give yourself some time to rest.
- Set time about 30 minutes lesson. For every 30 minutes of your lesson, take a 5-10 minute break by taking a walk, going out in the sun, or going to the toilet.
- You also need to set the time, or at least remember the time you want to stop. If you marked in your schedule that you will study for 90 minutes today, be sure to stick to that time.
Find ways to make learning fun. You will be able to remember and absorb what you are learning if you know how to make learning fun and exciting.
- Color-coding your notes
- Play review with parents, tutors, friends, or study groups
- Show off what you are learning
- Make videos or tapes of study materials
Practice mock tests. In addition to material review, one of the best methods to help you prepare for exams is to take mock exams. Usually practice tests are old versions of the tests that are no longer in use. This has many benefits:
- You will be familiar with the styles and wording of the question.
- You have been trained in the time to answer questions. Remember to set the timing when taking the mock test similar to that of the real test.
- You can narrow the range of knowledge that is likely to appear on the real test.
- You can measure your progress as you study and prepare for the exam.
Part 3 of 4: Practice relaxation techniques
Positive thinking. As the exam approaches, having a positive idea of your results will benefit you. Positive thinking will motivate and energize you to do your best.
- Make it a habit to think positively by practicing positive self-talk. As you think about your upcoming exams, please gently and encourage yourself. A great rule of thumb is to speak to yourself as you would to others.
- When negative thoughts come to mind, take the time to properly analyze them. Repel negative thoughts with positive thoughts about yourself. For example, if you think, "This is too difficult," then you can dismiss it by thinking, "Yes, it is a challenge, but I will get through it from a new angle".
Avoid tragic the situation. Tragedy means that you absurdly believe a situation is much worse than it really is. When preparing for the exams, it's easy to get caught up in thoughts like, “I won't pass this exam, it means I won't go to college, and then I won't be a successful person. public ”. But that is, you are being dramatized, and you should avoid such types of thinking.
- Pessimism actually limits opportunities in many areas of life, as it puts you in a "self-fulfilling prophecy" with negative connotations. If you tell yourself that you're not good enough to pass the exam, it's very likely that it will come true - because you keep telling it to yourself over a long period of time.
- If you find that you are having a pessimistic thought, take steps against it. Start recording the moments when you find yourself tragging the problem and find its pattern after about a week. Does it only happen when you are studying a certain subject for the exam? Does it happen only when you are practicing something, like writing an essay? Identify when it happens most often, and practice having positive self-talk when those moments arise to repel pessimistic thoughts.
Develop a strategy to overcome obstacles during the test. As you prepare for the exam, plan what obstacles you might face when you actually take the test. One useful tool for doing this is with hands-on exercises: Pay attention to the questions you get the most wrong. Then apply a strategy to deal with those details as you take the test.
- Skip the really hard questions and come back later. Remember to ignore that question in the answer sheet.
- Use the exclusion method. Eliminate most likely false or false answers and choose your answer from the rest.
- Go back and reread the relevant question or text to check your answers.
- Read all the answers before choosing one. You can see an answer that you think is correct, but maybe a better answer.
- Highlight or underline important parts of questions and texts. That way you can draw out important details for later reply.
- Read the question before reading the full text. That way you will know what information to look for.
Prioritize sleep. Since you're a teenager, you still need at least 8 -10 hours of sleep each night. Adequate sleep will help you relax and reduce stress, so you can calm down and increase your ability to focus.
- It is also important to try to keep a regular sleep routine, go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. This is beneficial for the circadian clock (also known as daily rhythms) for maintaining regularity and ensuring good sleep.
Rest when needed. Perhaps you have included the holidays in your schedule. It is important that you take a real break on those days. It takes time to reduce stress, calm down and enjoy life outside of school.
Learn a breathing technique that you can use during the test if you feel nervous. You can use breathing exercises at any time, even during the exam if you feel too stressed out.
- Calm method: inhale through the nose while counting to four. Then hold your breath as you count to two. Finally, exhale through your mouth while counting to six.
- Regular breathing: Inhale for a count to four, then exhale while counting to four. You need to inhale and exhale through your nose. Repeat to stay calm if necessary.
- Simply focus on exhaling for longer than inhaling. Here's a simple relaxation tip that doesn't require breathing counting techniques.
Practice meditation and yoga. Meditation is a great way to reduce stress and calm nerves. Additionally, yoga is also a great pathway towards meditation, while being an active activity.
- When you practice meditation, find a quiet and comfortable place to sit. Gently rest your hands on your knees and simply clear your mind from your worries. Well-guided meditation is helpful, but focusing on your breath and clearing your mind for 10 minutes can also help.
Exercise regularly to reduce stress. Exercise is not only a great way to stay fit, but it can also help calm you down, reduce stress and feel agitated. Almost any form of exercise is fine, but choose what kind of exercise you know how to do so that you don't hurt yourself.
- Jogging
- Walk
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Sports - tennis, soccer, horseback riding, etc.
Turn suspense into excitement. It's okay to feel nervous, but it's also a good idea to try and turn it into excitement. No one is really excited about the exam, but here are the positive thoughts that can help cheer you up:
- "Now is a chance to show everyone how much I know!"
- “I worked hard to study those math equations. The math teacher will be very proud of me! "
- “I worked hard for this exam. I know now is the time to be rewarded ”.
Part 4 of 4: Prepare the night before the test
Know when and where to take the test. Check the information and make sure you know exactly where the test is and when you need to be. Usually you must arrive early to have time to check in to the exam room.
Set alarm. Give enough time to wake up, take a shower (if you like a morning shower), eat a delicious breakfast and arrive at the exam site.
Gather all necessary items. Put any supplies needed for the test in your backpack or bag if allowed in the exam room.- Pencil and eraser
- Ink pens, if allowed or needed
- Calculator, if allowed or needed
- Water bottles
- Snacks
Eat healthy dinners and prepare a healthy breakfast. Complex starches are great at maintaining energy, as the body metabolizes them more slowly. Enjoy dinner with a menu of complex carbohydrates, protein and good fats.- Prepare breakfast with a higher ratio of good fats and proteins than carbohydrates; however, starches are not completely excluded. The combination of good fats and protein will keep you feeling full for longer and won't run out of energy while taking the test midway.
Avoid last-minute cumulative study before exams. When the nerves are stressed and you try to cram at the last minute, your brain can remember little or no memory. Give yourself a night of rest to relax and do something comfortable.
Get at least eight hours of sleep. Go to bed as early as possible to make sure you get eight hours of sleep; If I sleep 9-10 hours, it's even better. This way, you will feel healthier and more relaxed when you wake up the next morning. advertisement
Advice
- Consider hiring a tutor or taking a review class. These are good options if you need someone who constantly questions you about knowledge and / or teaches you.
- Drink a lot of water. Water keeps you healthy and fresh and ready to face the challenge. Drinking water is always good.
Warning
- Do not be late on the test day. If you arrive late, you may not be able to take the test.
