1 - We all have exams at some time in our lives. Most
people
regularly take tests in school. These tests measure how
much
we have learned. Some people take a test or exam to
enter
university. These tests measure how much we know. There
are
also tests for jobs and occupations. With so many tests,
it’s
clear to see that studying for exams is very
important!
However, many people do not know the best way to study
for
tests and exams. In this article, we will look at a few
ways to
improve your scores on any test or exam.
2 - The first thing
you need to think about when you are studying
for a test or exam is time management. You need to plan
your
study time. You can’t begin to study right before an
important
exam. Research shows that students who review a lot
of
information right before an exam do not remember as much
as
students who review regularly for several weeks before
the
exam. The first step is to make a study plan. Decide how
much
you need to study and plan out your weekly schedule.
Be
reasonable. A difficult plan will be harder to follow.
For
example, if you plan to study for 5 hours a day, you
will
probably not follow your plan.
3 - Another thing
you must do is find the best materials and
resources to review for your test or exam. If the exam is
for a
class, you will want to take good notes. Each day, write
down
what your teacher says. You don’t have to write every
word.
The important thing is to record the main ideas and
the
important details that could be on the test. Generally,
the
words that the teacher writes on the board are
probably
important. In addition, save all the papers you receive in
class.
Of course you will also use your textbook, but you
shouldn’t
stop there. You can find other books on the subject in a
library
or bookshop. Also, you should look on the internet for
even
more information about the subject. A variety of materials
will
help you with the next important part of studying for an
exam:
a variety of activities.
4 - Doing a variety of activities is the best way to really
learn and
remember information for an exam. Don’t simply read
the
information again and again. This is a mistake, because
you
don’t use the information, you just see it. Instead, make
sure
that you are asking your brain a question. Make flashcards
from
vocabulary, or quiz yourself. Draw diagrams, timelines,
or
pictures to help you understand and remember. Ask
your
teacher for extra copies of the worksheets you use in
class.
Then, do them again and see if your score improves. Use
your
notes, textbook, and other resources. It sometimes helps
to
study with a friend. You can ask each other questions and
quiz
each other about the information.
5 - There are many other ways to study for an exam. Try to
use
the advice in this article, but your teachers and friends
may
have other ideas. Ask them how they review for exams and
see
if they have any advice. The important thing is to find
what
works for you. Good luck on all your tests!
