There is no reason to be afraid of exams. Learning how to repeat lessons can help you stay active in your study sessions, as well as ensure that you don't become a learning zombie. You can learn how to organize effectively, repeat lessons actively, and find the support you need to reach the finish line. See Step 1 for more information.
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Part 1 of 3: Organizing Your Rehearsal Session
Step 1. Find a good location to study
Find a quiet, well-lit place that will be comfortable and free of distractions.
- Temporarily turn off social media like Facebook, accessing them or turning them on will distract you, and after a day has passed, you'll forget your lessons--you'll be running out of time to hang out and talk to strangers! Science has also shown that our brains have the maximum irritation level -- we work better when it's too cold, or sitting in a hard chair. Sit down at the desk--this is more formal and creates the environment that will be your exam environment. However, you are free to repeat the lesson in your sleepwear – you can wear comfortable clothes on the day of the exam. Some people like to design a special place to study, while others move around from their rooms, coffee shops, libraries, and other places of study to ward off boredom. Choose whichever place is best for you and your habits.
- Studies show that studying information in different places makes it easier to classify the information, so you'll be able to remember it more easily in the future if you can associate the information with where you studied.
- Some students consider it more effective to study in public, because it will be more difficult to watch television or encounter other obstacles that are usually experienced at home. Know yourself and overcome your bad habits.
Step 2. Create a study schedule and follow it
What do you hope you will master by the end of the week? At the end of the day? Following a study schedule will help you set clear goals for each revision session and ensure you can check progress. Repetition plans can reduce anxiety and make you sure that you are taking the necessary steps.
If this isn't your style and your life is usually more unpredictable, you can alternatively write a checklist for all the subject areas or units you need to study. You can use a different color or page for each of your subjects and see exactly what you've mastered or what you still have to learn. This will ensure that lessons are repeated part by part or contain a variety of topics in one day
Step 3. Set reasonable study goals that you know you can achieve
Studying twelve chapters of trigonometry the night before the exam will probably only do you more trouble than good. Likewise if you try to repeat a lesson on Shakespeare a few weeks before the exam. This may not be the best way to remember information as the test progresses. Organize it in the most effective way to remember the most important information you have to learn.
- You can repeat lessons throughout the year by spending 15 minutes each day taking notes that you can rely on later. By doing this in short sessions, you will remember more and feel less stressed. One month before the exam, you should have completed all your notes so that you can spend a few hours a day re-studying them and doing practice on the deadline.
- If your exams are still long (though usually not for 80% of you), write your new notes on cards after each lesson and save them to use when you go over them – this way, you consolidate your knowledge and save time and prevent panic at the end. year. If you're one of the 80% of people who always panic at the last minute because they have 7 exams in 8 days--DON'T PANIC--it's NEVER too late. You've already started your journey here, and panicking is the last thing you'll need.
Part 2 of 3: Actively Repeating Lessons
Step 1. Interact with your texts
Instead of just reading those sometimes boring (but you have to learn) texts quickly, play a more active role by making Q cards (reminder cards) with your own questions, about 5 questions for each card.. This is good enough and should cover all the information in your text. These questions can then be used to test yourself or enlist the help of a friend/family member to question you--if you get the answer wrong, the right answer lies behind it! Bright colors can help make this activity more fun--in addition to the process of organizing your materials.
- You can also clarify sections in your notes/book, write a mind map/summarize ideas on each page, or TEACH what you have learned to a friend or family member. The best test of knowledge is when you can teach it-remember: "If you can't explain it easily-then you don't master it well enough." (Albert Einstein). By turning your study session into an activity that requires your participation, you can feel a little more relaxed and help your memory work more effectively.
- Ask open-ended questions for each text or material you study, writing the questions in the margins or on separate pieces of paper. Try and think about the consequences if some elements are changed, or some test features appear in a different way. Whether it's science or history, small changes can make big changes, and your thought process is an important part here.
Step 2. Recall and summarize
As you study, stop every few minutes to recall what you have read. Write a short summary--in a few sentences--in a notebook, or at the bottom of the page. Use your own words. A good way to remember is to jot down notes based on your memory and then read them back and add any missing information with a pencil or other colored pen. You'll notice that different colors represent information that you may have trouble remembering.
Periodically, try repeating the summary process. Write down on separate pieces of paper what you know about a topic or subject, regardless of your previous books or notes. Compare your new notes with your old ones, see what you missed and what you still need to remember
Step 3. Draw or doodle freely while learning
For those who are visual learners, writing information into pictures or diagrams is important to remember more easily in the long run. Free diagrams, mind maps, and pictures can be ways to improve both comprehension and make memory aids easier, than simply reading the text provided. Don't be afraid to use colors the same way––color your image or outline the text.
Step 4. Find someone who knows your topic and explain it to them
You can even explain to the mirror or your cat, as long as you make sure you take the time to talk to the other person, as if he or she is learning it for the first time and you are the teacher. Once you have done this, forgetting the information will be difficult. You are also forced to clarify it and put it in the simplest and clearest way.
If no one is around, pretend you're on TV or radio being interviewed about the topic you're studying. Ask questions and answer yourself as clearly and concisely as possible; pretend people are listening and want to learn all about the topic
Step 5. Try and use old study guides or exams
Answer exams before your term or old test papers by the same time limit, because the real exam will require you to test yourself within the same limits. This is your chance to see if there's anything left in your knowledge, if you need to learn more, and it's also useful to see if you can say everything you want to say in the allotted time. Practice in time-constrained conditions using a timer (you can use your cell phone). You may come across some important questions.
Step 6. Take regular breaks after a while to improve concentration
By taking regular breaks, your concentration will be better and you'll be able to remember more information than if you tried to figure it all out right away. Don't waste energy and time studying with an over-tired mind that won't be able to remember what it's just learned.
Try to stick to your schedule. Make sure you check the topics and subjects that you are good at. You can also reward yourself with a snack every time you hit your goal for added motivation. It's also a good way that you won't even consider giving up
Part 3 of 3: Seeking Support
Step 1. Talk to the teachers
Look for teachers and professors as your support network and use the resources they have to offer. Ask for their help when you really need it. By knowing early on what help you need, it will be easier for you to approach and ask them for help.
Step 2. Repeat the lesson with classmates
Find groups of students who want to be successful, and schedule regular meetings among your other study activities. Discuss the topics of the lessons to be repeated, help each other solve problems, understand the materials, and test each other on the readings you have studied together. Group study can be a great way to reduce anxiety levels and make repeating lessons fun and productive.
- Find a way to be able to test each other through the game as a challenge. Use reminder cards or organize your study sessions into quizzes. Chat online if you don't have time to meet in person.
- Make sure the time you spend repeating lessons with friends is really used effectively. It may be best to repeat the lesson with an unfamiliar classmate for productive results.
Step 3. Allow your family to help
Your family can support you even when they don't understand what you're learning. Have them test you, clarify issues for you, read with you, and help you stick to a regular schedule. Parents and older siblings who have been through school first will have some great ideas to help you get ready. What's more, family and friends can be a good moral supporter when you're feeling down or worried about your study session.
You may need as much emotional support as others, and if you trust someone to talk to about your anxieties or concerns, this can help you let go of a lot of unnecessary burdens. Find a good listener. Even having someone you can contact online or by phone is better than having no one
Step 4. Stay relaxed
Take time to do something relaxing each day, like listen to your favorite music, go for a walk or swim, spend time with your pet, or talk to a good friend. These activities will help you relax and stay connected to other people and the world, as you review your lessons. You can also practice relaxation sports, meditation, or just lay back and relax every once in a while…perhaps holding a memory card in your hand.
Tips
- Don't take unnecessary notes or just copy large sections of text. View past exam papers, learn how the questions will be asked, and build your study base on the topics that may emerge. As described above, follow an active learning approach to maximize your learning outcomes.
- Have confidence. If you are positive about the exam then it will be easier for you to absorb the information you need and remember it when you need it.
- Have someone test you, or read the text, cover it up, then repeat. This will help your confidence and brain memory.
- Teach what you are learning to others - you will learn 95% of what you teach others.
- Make revision cards and mark the information; don't copy everything from the textbook! Work on the questions from the previous exam. Learn how to answer exam questions to get as many marks as possible.
- Be relaxed. Do not rush. It is best to always get a good quality sleep before the test. It will also help you to remember more.
- Mix different subjects. Identify your weak and strong subjects, and incorporate them into your study schedule. This way, you don't force yourself to study all the nightmare topics at the same time, but can combine more difficult information with more interesting lessons.
- Try doing new activities like making mind maps or drawing to make your study sessions more interesting and enjoyable, as this will make the information easier to remember!
- Concentration is very important, and is also an important tool for quickly repeating lessons.
- You can record study sessions on your cell phone, so when you go to bed, you can listen to issues you wouldn't normally be able to remember. This will help to keep all these problems in your head.
- Ask your parent or guardian to limit the use of your cell phone/device to certain times of the day. Try your best to avoid distracting yourself.
- Don't wake up too late - you're much easier to remember in the morning.
- Trataka is a type of yoga to help with deeper concentration. If you practice it for 10 minutes every day, this type of yoga will create a habit of sitting that can't be bothered for hours on end.
- Use both your left brain and right brain. This method will increase the speed of learning.
