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As soon as you think the new day will be relaxing and relaxing, your teacher immediately issues a test when you least expect it. While we all don't like exams, they're still an inevitable part of school life. Everyone hates taking exams, but you can improve your study skills to avoid getting into an unprepared situation.

Steps

Method 1 of 6: Setting the Platform Before Exams

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   Review your curriculum. Find out when the exams will take place and how much they make up of the total score. Mark these dates in your calendar or notebook, so you won't be surprised when the exam comes!
   • Plan revision sessions starting at least a week before each exam. It is best to have small reviews in advance rather than trying to cram everything into one master review session.

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   In class, pay attention to the lecture. This may not seem difficult, but in fact, focusing on listening to lectures in class helps you a lot when exam season comes. Don't be in a hurry to think that you'll only "absorb" knowledge; be an active learner.
   • Listen carefully, as teachers often give suggestions like "The most important part of this topic is ...". Or maybe, they just emphasize on certain words or problems. This is the real key to doing a good exam. The earlier you absorb information, the less you have to learn.

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   Take good notes. Easier said than done, but learning how to write good papers will help you a lot when it comes to revision. Record everything the teacher has on the board or projector. Try to record as much of what the teacher said as possible; however, don't let your notes distract you enough to forget about listening.
   • Review your notes daily, right after class. This will help reinforce what you have just learned.

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   Make learning part of the routine. Often times, it is easy to see revision as something that just needs to be done at the last minute, and work hard to cram your knowledge overnight. Instead, take some time to review each day. Planning it like a regular appointment or class can help you get excited about maintaining the routine.

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   Ask about the test format. Ask your teacher what the test will look like, how the marks will be graded, and if there are any opportunities to earn bonus points. If they're willing to respond, highlight the most important key topics in their notes. advertisement

Method 2 of 6: Creating the Optimal Environment for Learning

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   Study in a clean, quiet and tidy room. Keep any and all things distracting as far as possible from where you are studying.Standing up and reading text messages on the phone or regularly checking social media is the most taboo when reviewing.

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   Turn on the lights! Do not study in a dark room. In the evening, turn on the lights, and during the day, keep the curtains open (can also open the windows slightly). We often learn and focus better in a bright, well-ventilated, low-noise room.

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   Need to turn off the TV. Many students believe that they are good at multitasking, such as studying while watching TV or chatting with friends online, but research shows that this is not true for the vast majority of people. For better results, eliminate distractions like TV and loud music. Changing the focus between books and TV so quickly makes it difficult for your brain to prioritize access to any information first.

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   Decide if music should be turned on. The effects of music on each person's ability to memorize are not the same. Some studies have found that music supports memory in people with ADD / ADHD, but has impaired memory in people without the disorder. To improve learning efficiency, classical music seems to be the most effective tool. You need to determine whether or not you should play music. If you do enjoy listening to music while studying, make sure you are really focused on the material you need to revise, not the catchy melody that is humming in your head.
   • If it is imperative to listen to music to learn, look to non-verbal music; Thus, the lyrics in the song will not interfere with your learning.
   • Listen to background sounds from nature to keep your brain active and avoid other noises that distract you. There are lots of background noise emitters out there for free.
   • Listening to good classical Mozart in general doesn't make you smarter or remember any longer, but it does make it easier for your brain to absorb information.
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Method 3 of 6: Organizing Learning

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   Focus on your learning goals. What do you plan to accomplish in this lesson? Setting specific learning goals can help. It is also a good idea to make a study plan. If 3 out of 5 lessons are not difficult and you can complete immediately, learn them first, then you can spend most of your time on difficult lessons without fretting too much.

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   Write your own review guide. Review all notes and rewrite the most important information. Not only will this help you concentrate, it's also a form of review! Just don't spend too much time writing instructions: you need time to review it too!

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   Renew your notes yourself into another format. Taking notes is a great way if you are an active learner. Mind mapping is the most effective way to do this. In addition, when rewriting, you can think about what you're writing: what is it about, why did you write it down. Most importantly, it helps to refresh your memory. If you took notes from a month ago and recently found out that these notes will be relevant to your exam, rewriting them will help you remember that content as you need it during the test.
   • Don't just copy your notes over and over again. This will cause you to correctly memorize the words in the notes, not the actual concepts. Instead, read and think about the text of the note (think examples, for example), and then rephrase it in other words.

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   Ask yourself questions about your documents. This will help you see if you still remember what you just learned. Do not try to remember exactly what was in the note when answering questions above; synthesizing that information into answers is a much more helpful way.
   • Answering the questions that you ask yourself out loud like you're trying to explain to someone else is also a good way.

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   Review previous tests and exercises. If you have skipped any questions, now look for the answers and understand why you did not answer those questions before. This is especially useful if the exam you're working on is a complete aggregate of knowledge - that is, it includes things you've learned before in the course. advertisement

Method 4 of 6: Study Efficiently

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   Find the right time frame. Don't study when you are tired. A good night's sleep after a little study is better than striving until two in the morning. You will not remember much and will likely do worse the next day.

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   Get started as soon as possible. Don't cram. Cramming the night before the exam has proven ineffective, because when you have loaded in so much information at the same time, you can't memorize everything - if not you can hardly recall the problem. whatever. Review and review many times really is the best way to learn material. This is especially true of history and theoretical disciplines.
   • Practice every time you get the chance, even if it's only for 15 or 20 minutes. These short lessons will help you remember the lesson very quickly!
   • Divide the study time into 25-minute sessions using the Pomodoro technique. After each session, rest for 5 minutes; repeat the process 3 times, then rest for 30-45 minutes longer.

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   Review according to your learning style. If you are a visual learner, you can use images. The auditory learner should read aloud their notes and record them, then put them into other words. If you're a motorist, teach yourself (say it out loud) - using hand language or moving around; This will make it easier to memorize.

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   Adjust revision methods to suit the subject. Subjects such as math require regular practice with questionnaires to become familiar with the necessary solution methods. Social subjects like history and literature may require more aggregation of information and memorization of things like time or events.
   • Whatever you do, don't just reread old notes over and over again. To truly learn, you need to take an active role in "creating" knowledge and reviewing information. Try figuring out the "big picture" from what you've written down, or rearranging notes by subject or date.

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   Think about your teacher. Ask yourself: What do teachers ask you the most on the test? What documents should I focus on to get the most accurate grasp of what I need to know? What quizzes or tricky questions can teachers come up that will surprise me? This can help you focus on the most crucial information rather than getting stuck on things that may not be as important.

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   Get help. If you need help, ask the people who are good at these subjects. Friends, relatives, tutors and teachers are good options. If you don't understand what the person is saying, don't be afraid to ask them to elaborate.
   • Ask your teacher to help you understand the study material, which will be helpful for you in the future as well as when taking the exam. Always remember you need to ask the teacher if you don't understand what they are saying or when you need more information. Teachers will be available to help.
   • Schools often have resources that can help you cope with learning stress, help solve academic problems, give you academic advice and other forms of instruction. Ask your teacher or visit the school website to learn how to use these resources.
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Method 5 of 6: Maintaining Excitement

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   Take a rest. It takes time to relax, and it is more effective to practice when you feel comfortable than exhausting from studying all day. Carefully schedule breaks and class times. Usually, studying for 20-30 minutes and taking a 5-minute break is the most effective method.
   • If you do not study forever, instead of studying in a row with no interruptions, divide your class into 20-minute intervals, each with a 10-minute break.
   • Make sure to divide your study time properly so that you do not interrupt the memorization of concepts each time, as this can make it harder to remember the entire knowledge.

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   Optimistic thinking but hard work. Confidence is important; just wandering around thinking why I only have a little review or I will do a bad job here will only distract you from studying to get high results. However, this also doesn't mean that you shouldn't study very well. You still need to work hard, even when filled with confidence. Confidence can only help you remove the obstacles to success.

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   Study in groups. Arrange library group sessions with friends to compare writing notes or explain problems other people may not understand. Working with others can help you fix your gaps and help you retain more knowledge, as you may have to explain or discuss issues with your friends.
   • If you ask someone for help, don't worry about playing around. Focus on what you are doing.

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   Actively ask for help. If you're stuck on a subject, don't be afraid to call your friends and ask them for help. If your friends can't help, ask a tutor for help.
   • If you have time before the exam and find that you still do not understand the lesson, ask if your teacher can teach you.
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Method 6 of 6: Prepare for Test Day

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   The night before the exam, rest a lot. On average, primary school-aged children need 10-11 hours of sleep to do their best on their assignments. In contrast, for young adults, you normally need at least 10 hours of sleep. Poor sleep has been shown to add up later (also called "sleep deprivation"); To make up for the prolonged sleepless habits, you will likely need weeks of good sleep before your body can recover to optimal performance.
   • Do not use coffee or any other stimulants within 5-6 hours of bedtime. (However, if your doctor has prescribed you to take a stimulant at a certain time, take it regardless of whether you are sleepy or not, and consult your doctor before making any changes. whatever). Such substances reduce the effectiveness of sleep, meaning that even with enough sleep, you won't feel refreshed when you wake up.

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   Eat a healthy, light meal. Eat a balanced breakfast with protein like lean meats, vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. For example, breakfast might include spinach omelet, smoked salmon, whole-wheat toast, and a banana.

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   Please bring snacks. If your exam is long, bring snacks if you have permission. Some foods that contain protein complexes and carbohydrates, such as a whole-wheat peanut butter sandwich or even a granola bar, will help increase your concentration when needed.

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   Please enter the exam room early. Give yourself at least 5 or 10 minutes to focus on your thoughts before starting the test. This way, you will settle in and have time to rest before the exams.

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   Let's do the easy questions first. If there is a question, go to the next question and come back to it later. Struggling and focusing on a question for which you don't know the answer can be time consuming and costly.

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   Make a flashcard. If you have a grammar or English test, making flash cards to memorize the meaning of words is a good way. You can bring them to school and just flip through them before the exam starts. advertisement

Advice

• If you're going to start studying at a certain time, say 12 noon, but forget and realize that it's already 12:10, don't wait until 1:00 PM to start. It's not too late to start learning!
• Rewrite some important notes with bullet points. They are much easier than reading a whole paragraph.
• If you have an idea of ​​a question coming up on the exam but find it difficult to remember an answer, write the question on one side of the memory stick and the answer on the other side. with the answers, because this can help you remember the answer.
• Take a break in the middle to help your brain rest and absorb the knowledge you have just learned.
• Review according to a schedule.
• Don't study while lying down in bed as it can be easy to doze off.
• Turn off your phone, social networking sites and TV while studying.
• Get enough sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
• Review each chapter properly instead of studying it all at once.
• Don't overeat before sitting at your desk, as it can make you feel tired or lazy.
• Getting active (jogging, cycling, etc.) before you start learning can help you focus and think more thoroughly about the problem.
• Tidy up study locations, as this can help organize your memory.

Warning

• Don't just study the night before the exam. Learn things little by little as you come home from school each day. Cramming everything at once is just useless.
• If possible, avoid stress from others. Creating a claustrophobic and claustrophobic atmosphere while studying will make you want to avoid studying.
• Cheating does not help you pass the exam, you will be arrested sooner or later. There are severe penalties for cheating, such as getting marked on the transcript or even expulsion.