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It seems that the tests are rushing like bamboo shoots growing after rain? One test passed, then another test. Master those tests like a smash hit - gradually 9, 10 will come to you.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Have effective study habits

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   Make a study schedule. Time management skills play a key role in the exam preparation process. Once you have your time set up, you will feel less recurring. You also won't have to stay up until 3am on a Sunday night to "cram." Plan the whole week before the test to make the most of your time.
   • Define clearly what you have to learn and calculate the amount of knowledge you need to practice every day / week to complete. You can quickly calculate how long it takes to study a page and calculate the total time it takes to learn it all.
   • Study evenly throughout the week instead of one evening. Frequently rereading information shifts it from short-term memory (which disappears almost immediately) to long-term memory so you can use it later. Ideally, take time to study a little bit each day.

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   Start reviewing as soon as possible. Once in control, you'll never have to worry to keep up with what you've learned. Read the textbook assignments, do the homework, and go to class regularly. From there, the self-study process will become a lot easier.
   • Set aside one notebook and one brochure for each subject. Keep relevant documents for easy retrieval when needed several months later. Outline available for basic understanding of subject matter. Don't forget to study every day, don't let water reach your feet to dance!

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   Ask the teacher about what they want you to practice with. Remember that any little detail of the test can become a question!

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   Get enough sleep. We've already explained why you should sleep instead of changing your daily routine to get up early to study, because that will disrupt your REM (fast-moving eye sleep) sleep cycle. Make sure to get as close to 8 hours of sleep as possible. Your scores (and parents) will be grateful to you.
   • Review the toughest stuff right before bed. When you fall asleep, your brain will have hours to "absorb" knowledge. Simple content can be processed in the middle of the afternoon - difficult content should be "soaked" overnight for optimal memory performance.

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   Take time to eat breakfast. Studies show that students who eat breakfast before a test typically do better. However, you should only eat light snacks and eat healthy foods - it won't do you any good if you are distracted by an egg, ham or cheese in your stomach. Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
   • In fact, studies also indicate that the diet is clear week before the test also very important! Students on a high-fat and high-carb diet performed worse than those who ate a lot of fruits, vegetables, and complex whole grains. Eat and drink the right way to keep your body and mind healthy. Eating properly will provide the body with the necessary nutrients, helping you to retain knowledge more effectively.

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   Avoid "jumping water to feet". Taking the test right before the test day will only make things more difficult - you will lack sleep, be moody and your brain can't function properly. You should not review a large amount of knowledge overnight; you can't get that much information through just one review. Frankly, you will only do worse.
   • Even if you don't find this logical, trust science. Studies show that people who stay up late to cram have average scores. If you want to score 5-6, do so. But if you want to get a higher score, you need to stay away from cramming.

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   Study right after waking up and before going to bed. Your mind will be alert and clear in the morning. You may not think so (it's too simple!), But as soon as you wake up, your brain seems to have more room to absorb knowledge. At night, the brain releases chemicals to imprint knowledge into memory, so studying right before bed (and when waking up) is best. Once you know the law of the brain, you can take advantage of it!
   • One study found that the closer it was to bedtime, the better it was stored. So, study for the exam right before bed! In addition, this study also shows that getting enough rest at night also helps with better information retention. Remember the no cramming advice above? That's the reason why.
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Method 2 of 3: Study effectively

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   Assemble group study. According to research by Duke University (USA), the most effective study group will have 3-4 people. A person is considered the team leader or group representative - they will keep the group focused. Bring some snacks, some good music, and agree on the revision before starting. To discuss revision content, you must read, watch, listen and talk about it - a great way to remember it.
   • You should spend the first part of the group session clarifying the concepts. This content is often ignored. Discuss the concepts from that week's material or the key points that will be on the test. When discussing a content, that content will become more interesting (and more memorable). Next is to solve each specific problem. Once a concept has been clarified, the problems will often become clear.

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   Choose from a few different study locations. A recent study shows that your memory improves when you take in information in many different environments. Scientists are uncertain about the reason for this finding, but it has to do with enriching information and bonding with many stimuli (encoding the information deeper). At home, at the library, all's fine!
   • Study at the test site if possible. You will know this if you have heard of environment-dependent memory types. The brain remembers information more in the environment it takes it in. Organize a group study in the classroom, if possible!
   • Avoid distractions by the surroundings and use background noise to block out distracting noises.

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   Take breaks during school time. Whether you study at home or at school, schedule breaks. Drink a glass of water, go for a walk or have a snack. However, you should make sure that the break lasts only a few minutes, about 5-10 minutes. Don't take too long a break, otherwise you will neglect and refuse to study!
   • Remember that you only take a break so that your brain can take in the information you have received. Your concentration and memory will be greatly improved. Pauses don't mean idle - you are learning in the way that is most beneficial for your brain.
   • Get up for a walk during breaks. Going out to breathe fresh air, the brain needs oxygen to function most effectively.

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   Choose energy-dense foods. A recent study shows that cocoa beans are particularly beneficial for the brain. Dark chocolate has a similar effect, but make sure it contains more than 70% cocoa. Don't hesitate to enjoy a cup of cocoa or a bar of chocolate!
   • Coffee or tea - a little caffeine - is not harmful either. An energetic body is an important element for you to absorb information. Just don't overdo them to "crash" for the next few hours!
   • Fish, nuts and olive oil (rich in Omega-3) are also particularly beneficial for the brain. Before your test, eat a meal with a large amount of the above - your brain will be ready to go.

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   Learning the game. Write down information on sticky notes and decorate them. Be careful not to write a long paragraph on a sticky note, or you will not be able to decode the information on it. You can quiz yourself and others, review information on a sticky note while waiting for the bus, walk to class, or kill time.
   • It's also easier to remember information when you connect it to a crazy story. For example, are you trying to remember that the only war that lasted for one US presidency was World War I (WWI) during Woodrow Wilson's term? The initials of Woodrow Wilson's name are WW, imagine him standing on top of the world with a giant foam cheerleader glove. You can also imagine a giant Wilson volleyball, painted like an Earth, bouncing back and forth between the US and Germany. It's up to you.
   • Graphs and pictures are much easier to remember than boring, lengthy sentences. Enhance the interactivity and eye-catching of the information if possible. That way will bring high efficiency.
   • Use memory aid tools! Your brain can only remember a certain number of objects (it seems like the magic number is 7 objects), so you can optimize memory by encapsulating large amounts of information in a single word (for example for example, Roy G. Biv is the English abbreviation for the names of colors in the rainbow).

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   Break the content down into sections. The easiest way to break up content is with your handy pen. Use a yellow pen to mark words, pink to mark dates, blue to mark numbers, and more. As you study, take time to highlight different information so that your brain is not saturated with numbers, dates or other "tough" information. You can't practice basketball just by practicing basketball all day, right?
   • In this way, when studying, you will easily see the big concepts on correlation with specific details. When surfing through information, focus on big content. Until you really do more in-depth study, focus on details.
   • Learning a variety of content in one session will often leave a deeper, more lasting impression on your brain. This is also why musicians often practice the scale, compose and rhythm, and athletes practice strength, speed, and technique. Therefore, please review all content marked by different colors!
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Method 3 of 3: Minimize exam stress

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   Auditions. This is useful because: A) you get less stress on the real test (the real test can seriously affect your score) and B) you will do better. A recent study by the University of California - Berkeley shows that students taking the content test just learned will do better people were asked to record information they learned.
   • So take a mock test and ask your friends to do it! After that, the two can judge each other's cards and reap the benefits of it. If you can mobilize the whole group to take the mock test, the better. The more realistic the mock test, the more confident you will be, and will be confident when the test day comes.

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   Review on the morning of your test - if this makes you calm. The effect of this is similar to the one above. You want to be as calm and relaxed as possible, and reviewing before the test can help you get there. Furthermore, the information will be better kept too (remember the above mentioned that the brain will be more alert as soon as you wake up?). On your way to class, take a final look at the sticky notes you have prepared.
   • Only review simple content (simple concepts only). Trying to understand big and "tough" concepts within a 10-minute walk to school won't do you any good. You will be messed up - just as opposed to what you want! You just need to prepare the basics of your brain.

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   Gather before the test. Some people even meditate before taking the exam. Yoga can help too! Any exercises that help you relax your breathing and focus can help. What will help you get in shape?
   • Consider listening to classical music. Although it doesn't make you smarter as many (once) believed, classical music can improve your memory. If you want to be more specific, listen to music that is 60 BPM. That music will bring the greatest effect.
   • Software that creates background noises from nature - the sound of rain, wind, running water, or flickering fire - can do the same thing and keep you focused.

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   Show up early. If you have to rush to the exam room, you will be stressed even though you already have knowledge. Arrive at the test site early, prepare all the supplies, ask your friends about the revision content (and let them ask you again), chew a piece of gum and settle down for the exam. The opportunity to shine has come.

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   Make the easy question first. Focusing on the questions you don't know can be very stressful and distracting. You will begin to worry about the time and ask yourself why you did not do it well. Don't get caught in the trap - move on to something you've mastered, then rattling on more difficult content.
   • The more time you spend on a question, the more time you spend doubting and criticizing yourself. You need to trust your own intuition. You have studied very hard! Never doubt yourself. Just make sure to review the post when finished.
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Advice

• Read aloud what you are reviewing.
• Record the date in your notebook. You will save time by retrieving information from lecture last Tuesday.
• When you have studied enough every night, reward yourself. You can play a game or eat a special treat.
• Review each concept one at a time, starting with the most confusing concept, then examine it for yourself. Ask more difficult questions than the questions in the exam.
• Get enough sleep the night before the test. If you have time, take a shower, listen to music or reread the sticky notes. If you don't have a sticky note, review the contents of your notebook. Drink water and not eat foods high in sugar, otherwise you will have excess energy and will not be able to sit still when the test starts.
• Search for soothing classical music that can serve as background music as you learn. This helps you reduce stress and your brain will process information better.
• Drink plenty of water, eat a lot of food and sleep a lot to get enough energy while taking the test. The rumbling in the stomach can distract you.
• Ask other people to ask you questions based on the information in the notebook. This will help you see your weaknesses, as well as the parts you are not good at or confident in.
• Answer the teacher's questions in the class. As a group of people listen to you, the pressure also increases. If you know the answer, you will remember it longer; But even if your answer is wrong, the teacher will explain it to you.
• Don't tire your brain out. Take a short break if needed.

Warning

• You will feel less confident about the test when you are nervous.Try not to stress; It is just a test.
• Don't "jump to your feet". Studying in the evening right before the exam can tire your brain, you will forget all the information gained during the study.