Some simply hate doing it, others positively enjoy it! However, it is necessary if you are to get the most out of your course.
Here are 7 tips to help you improve your performance in exams.
1. Draw up a study plan – list your exams in order of dates, importance or your level of knowledge right now. If you have several exams, then knowing their dates and how long you have left to study is useful.
2. If you know a lot about one subject then you do not need to spend so much time on this and it allows you to concentrate more on other exam topics.
3. Allocate time – to each exam subject proportionate to what has just been mentioned above.
4. Let people close to you know that this is your study time and not to disturb you. They will soon leave you alone to study if you tell them when you will be available to socialise with them.
5. Get a comfortable place to study.
Remember not to have the music too loud or it will prevent you concentrating on your work.
Ballads may be better than rock ‘n roll! The study area should be large enough for your books and notes.
pencils, paper etc.
6. When studying, read over your existing notes or a passage in a book.
Have a dictionary close by to help with your word choice.
This helps get the information clear in their heads.
Prepare a written answer to a possible question.
It will stop you waffling on and on.
Practise doing this with your answers.
Get a family member or friend to test your knowledge once you think you know about the topic.
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This is the real test to see if you really do know as much as you think you do! If you hesitate or waffle, then you need to return to your studying.
Remember once you create your study plan – stick to it!
Do not be distracted by everything going on around you or by friends who call round saying their not bothering to study.
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