Titilayo Ajose

Name: Titilayo Ajose Content Area: Web/Seo Writing Topic: Effective Methods of Studying For Tests or Examinations Key word: Test, Examinations Effective Methods of Studying For Tests or Examinations Looking at the caption here, I’m sure you’re beginning to think this is just one of those theoretically unbalanced quick ideas on resolving my issues with exams. Boring isn’t it? Ugh! I can hear someone there. You have the right to be skeptical of course; considering the tons of help-yourself-pass-exam articles you’ve devoured without much impact on your grades. What would make this one different? I can only tell you one thing: Keep reading. You were not expecting that were you? The truth of the matter is that there’s no time you are ever prepared for tests or exams, right? No matter how confident you are, something dark always lurks at the back of your mind that you haven’t read enough. There’s never enough time too. Everything just seems chocked up, suffocating. Trust me, if you’re in that category, I’ve got some tips for you. I’m still going to tell you one thing again: Keep reading and another thing: Look on the bright side of things. If you follow these steps, i'm sure things will improve. Here’s how to study for exams or tests 1. Consider your learning style and plan towards it. What’s a learning style? It’s simply the way you study and learn. You should realize that no one studies the same way. Some read at once and are able to recall immediately and many more days to come; some read at once and BAM! They forget the next minute. Some read the same page or chapter more than once before they can recall; but once they do, they hardly ever forget. So which category are you? If you're in the last category, you should know better than to be hanging around those who don't need to read more than once. You should respect the fact that you will need more time for your study than others. You get better as you practice more and after some time, you start remembering what you have read more frequently. So plan ahead though diligent consideration for your learning style. 2. Make a decision about where to study. Definitely not where your siblings busy with G-Force are screaming the ceiling off or where Dad who doesn't have a test to write is watching soccer and getting hectic over the goals scored. Choose a quiet place, but not too quiet that you might fall asleep without anyone knowing! Stay off phones, games and all similarities. You surely mustn't have an ear-piece on while studying. Don't study on your bed, use a desk and chair. 3. Get your points down. You must also know that in studying for exams or tests, you cannot copy someone else's pattern of study. Summarize your notes by jotting down while studying, test yourself from questions you've written down or from past questions and have other people ask you questions as well. This actually helps a lot. You can also engage in repetitive reading. You are more likely to remember something you have read several times than that which you have read just once. 4. Ensure everything you need is within reach. If you're working on and practicing mathematics for instance, you don't need to stand up one minute to pick the compass on the dining table or get up the next minute to take off a protractor from the wall in your sibling's room. Make sure everything is with you while you study 5. Take short breaks from study. And i mean really short breaks. Some guys have short breaks that are far longer that the time of study! Don't be like that. Let your short breaks be meaningful, purposeful. For instance taking a short nap or an exercise, going for a walk, drink or snack, discussing with a friend in a study group and other activities relating to your school work are great ideas. Your breaks should be a time of relaxation and not to engage in stressful activities like argument, playing tasking games, quarreling etc. And finally…………….. 5. Earmark an appropriate time to study and make a routine of it. Always dedicate a specific time to study and do not be tempted to change that time. Stick to it and make it a routine. It may be immediately after your dinner or just before you decide to sleep. You can even wake up in the middle of the night to study! Great! Whichever time suits you best, just ensure you stick with it. Don't procrastinate. Reading at the last minute is awful. Choose a specific time and don't postpone it for something else. It pays in the end. Wishing you the very best in your next test or exam!