Exams are necessary and stressful part of study. Since they are so important, you need to study in ways that get the best results. Here are some ways to improve your study skills. Adapt them to your needs and environment to make the best of your education.
1. STUDY PLACE
Make sure you have enough space to spread your textbooks and notes out, enough light, comfortable chair, turn off the TV, and stay away from computer games
Try and get rid of all distractions, and make sure you feel as comfortable and able to focus as possible. For some people, this may mean almost complete silence, for other background music helps Try avoiding your bed, it is very tempting to just lie down and take a nap. Think about what works for you and take time to get it right.
2. GROUP STUDY
Never underestimate the power of your peer. Get together with friends for study session You may have questions that they have the answers to and vice versa. As long as you make sure you stay focused on the topic for an agreed amount of time, this can be one of the most effective ways to challenge yourself.
3. THINK POSITIVE
Never think you won’t be able to pass the exam. Always think positive. If you say you can: you can. If you say you can’t: you can’t. Have faith that you will pass this exam. Self confidence is important. However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t study hard. You still need to work at it, even if you have confidence in yourself.
4. TAKE TIME TO STUDY
Don’t study later than the time 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 morning person try study in the morning.
5. SPACE OUT YOUR STUDYING
You will learn more by studying a little everyday instead of waiting to cram at the last minute. By studying everyday, the lessons will stay in your long term memory but if you try to study at the last moment, the lesson will only reside in your short-term memory that you will easily forget.
6. TEST YOURSELF
Test yourself or someone test you on the topics to find out what your work and strong areas are. You can use the review question at the end of each chapter, practice tests that the teacher may give out or other pertinent materials.
7. GET PLENTY OF REST THE NIGHT BEFORE THE EXAM
Children in elementary school require on average 10-11 hour sleep while adolescents in high school require between 8-10 hours of sleep for optimal performance. Remember that a tired mind is a slow mind. Get enough sleep!
8. GET ENOUGH FOOD AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
As a final tip, Make sure you eat well and keep drinking plenty of water are essentials for your brain to work at its best.
Good luck!!!!!
By: JOSEPHINE P. SARMIENTO MT. VIEW, MARIVELES, BATAAN
