It's Finals Week!!
Here are some tips to help!
1. Before taking a test, write down all the relevant information you can think of on an index card, as though it were a piece of paper you were allowed to bring with you.
2. Use a program to block distracting sites on your computer for a set period of time..
3. Take better notes by pretending you’re taking them for someone else.
4. Leave yourself a gummy bear trail when reading.
5. While studying, do a short review session at each 20 minute interval of the newly learnt material
6. Google “site:edu [subject] exam” to find many different college exams featuring problems pertaining to that subject.
7. Try an online interactive flash card site like Quizlet
8. Take notes using different colored pens.
9. Take breaks every 25 minutes for 5 minutes(http://pomodorotechnique.com/)
10. Chew gum to help boost mental performance!
11. Don’t over caffeinate!
12. Vary your study locations!
13. Practice on old exams
14. Explain your answers to others
15. Organize study groups
16. Naturally energize yourself the morning of the exam through taking a walk, reading a book,
something alive and positive to build your energy levels!
17. If you can, write things out by hand
18. Keep your study space clean and organized
19. Eat healthy and exercise to keep your mind sharp
20. Drink water during the exam!
21. Meditate to lower stress and eliminate off-topic thoughts
22. Get enough sleep
23. Avoid technology at all costs!!!!
24. The library will be backed so arrive early to find the perfect study spot!
25. RELAX!!!
What helps you study? What are your tips and tricks to help you get that A? Email bswr@iup.edu and we will post them on our blog!
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