Hi
Lets look at these tips for exam.
Having good grades is always a common dream for students. However, we dread writing exams till it even brings tension or causes ill health. But with the required preparations and strategies, you will write well and get the grades you desire.
Here are some tips that you can follow to help you get through the exam stress and tension.
• Have Revision Timetable
Create a workable timetable that you can keep to. Have a list of courses you are offering, fix them in different days of the week and read the topics you need to cover for exam. When it feels like you do not understand what you are reading, keep going through the lines and with time, you will realize that something is actually entering your brain. Work with this timetable till the school’s official timetable is released.
• Make Notes in Your Own Fonts
Aside the jottings you made during classes, I advice you make comprehensive notes out of the lecturer’s teachings and from the research you made. It is easier to understand a note made in your handwriting that reading from your textbook or getting notes from a colleague.
• Do Not Be Afraid To Study
It is not enough to create a personal timetable or attend classes and make notes. If you do not study, you will either fail or not pass well. It is not easy to read, but you should strive and get the zeal to read your books. No matter the minutes/ hours you spend, try and getting something into your. Reading a chapter in a day will go a long way.
• Practice Past Questions
There are students who have passed through your present class and have their past questions with them. You can always find one and request for his/her question paper so that you could practice and be familiar with the question format and know how to answer each lecturer’s question. If you are unable to get from a senior student, you can check the school library and you will see questions dated 5yrs ago and more, till date.
• Manage Your Time Well
Always plan yourself. Have a scheduled time for all activities you have to do for each day. Avoid using your time for things that are not worth it at the moment. Have your time for study, for eating, recreating, sleeping, etc.
• Eat Well
It is only the living and a healthy person that will get the opportunity to write exam. In all you do, always eat healthy meals. Avoid being malnourished because you will not be able to study well and write your exams. The stress of reading and not eating well can make you break down and probably miss your exams. Eat fruits, solid meals and then junks can come in once in a while.
• Minimize Your Screen Time
Avoid being on your phone always because it can be a source of distraction. If you spend 8 hours on social media on a normal day, minimize it to 3 hours. If possible, freeze your apps till after your exams. Train yourself that way and enjoy the reward. If you are unable to freeze your apps, you can use app timer to regulate how you use your apps.
• Take A Break
Above all, take breaks. When you are overwhelmed, leave everything and rest. Forcing yourself to study will not help you. You will end up forgetting all that you have studied on the exam day. Resting from reading will help all that you have read sink well. If you need to take a walk and get fresh air, do not hesitate to. You can also find what interest you and do them. Play games, watch movies, chat with friends. An hour break will not make you fail.
I hope this helps
Chuks
University of Bradford Alumni