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Preparation 101

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Exams Are Always Looming... so this might be a great time to revise your study methods and habits - follow these great tips below - with much credit to  The Talon Exeter Highschool Student Paper - you'll be sure to kick-start any studying.

Step #1: Make a study schedule (and stick to it)

• This is the easiest thing to forget about and probably the worst thing to forget about, making and sticking to your study schedule is the best thing you can do for your results as spacing out your studying can reduce the anxiety that inevitably comes with cramming. Long term retention is also increased by scheduling your studies with moderate breaks in between.

• A great way to create this schedule is to create a list of subjects that you need to prepare for, then create a second list with everything you need to do for each subject and compare your previous assignment results for each subject with one another- start with the lowest assignment result first. {e.g. If I am studying English, History and Economics and my last results were 50%, 60%, 70% I would start with English 50%}. 

• Prioritize each subject according to grades received and exam date (needless to say this needs to be done well in advance)

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Step #2: Understand that Learning Differs from Person to Person

• Know that what works for one person might not work for you, many of my friends in high school were able to study using summaries, I however was not able to and ended up figuring out the use of mind maps which is how I used to study - do some research on different learning styles and find what works for you.

• Psychology of Learning may shed some light on this topic - Contact Me for any help you may need in determining your best learning style!

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Step #3: Gather Previous Tests and Exams

• Take a pre-test to determine where your weak points lie - these can be found on the governments website, or often your lecturer or teacher could provide these.

• I generally get three or four tests, I practice on two and thereafter test myself with the other.

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Step #4: Breathe and Stay Calm

•  Remember that your health is always more important than your results, so find some time to relax, possibly meditate or get active and go for a jog - whatever helps you unwind.

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Step #5: Know What you are Giving Up When you Cram!

• Make sure you understand how much time is needed to properly prepare for your exams and make sure to stick to this so that you don't need to spend the night before the exam cramming and losing out on much needed sleep.