How Do You Preparing For An Exam?

 

How To Ready For Exam

 

Summary

·      Test prep involves taking care of yourself

·      How do I clear my mind before an exam?

·      How to improve your concentration

·      7 Brain Hacks to Learn and Memorize Things Faster

·      What is the best time to study?

 

·     Test prep involves taking care of yourself

1.  Sleep. It is important to be well rested

2.  Diet. Don't change your diet right before the test

3.  Be aware of whatever anxiety you're feeling

4.  Relax

5.  Visualize a successful experience

6.  Talk about it

7.  Verbal questions

8.  Writing questions

Last-Minute Test Prep Tips

No matter whether you’re taking the SAT, ACT, PSAT, or another exam, there are certain things you can do in the days before to ensure a successful experience. It makes sense to review what you’ve learned, but eating well, sleeping, and taking time to relax go a long way, too.

·     2.How do I clear my mind before an exam?

1.  Pace Yourself. Don't wait until the last minute to study

2.  Exercise. Get all that excess energy out when you're nervous

3.  Pre-pack Everything. Don't go into a test unprepared

4.  Meditate. Like exercise, meditation can be a great way to clear your mind

5.  Review Your Notes

6.  Exhale

7.  Reward Yourself

8.  Hang Out.

 

Pace Yourself

Don't wait until the last minute to study. Cramming before a test rarely yields good results because you can't fully absorb the information into your brain. At the same time, you don't necessarily want to study too early and then forget everything. Instead, find a happy medium: once the test date is assigned, set a timetable for reviewing material, even if at first it's only for 15 minutes a night.

As the big day nears, spend more time on the parts that confuse you. Pacing yourself allows you to take your time, relax, learn the material, and most importantly, ask the teacher ahead of time if something isn't completely clear to you. If you set a steady pace for studying, you'll be good to go.

 

·     How can I make my mind to study?

Improve your concentration

1.  Getting started.

2.  Make a plan. Draw up a study timetable that takes into account your energy levels at different times of the day, and stick to it

3.  Set goals for each study session

4.  Take breaks

5.  Build in variety

6.  Just say 'Stop'

7.  Schedule worry time

8.  Learn actively

Many learners complain that they just can’t concentrate, and that minds race from one thing to another and their thoughts are all over the place - except on their studies.  But almost everyone has the ability to concentrate.

Think of a time when you were totally engrossed in something you really enjoyed, for example a movie, a book, a game of rugby or netball. The trick is to use the right strategies to unlock your natural ability to concentrate and apply these to your studies. If, however, you try the strategies below and still struggle to concentrate, contact our Library and Learning Centre;  we may be able to provide additional support.

Make a plan

Draw up a study timetable that takes into account your energy levels at different times of the day, and stick to it.

Divide your work into logical sections that have a beginning and an end. Our brains are holistic, so you’ll find it easier to work on something that forms a whole, rather than something that's left hanging midway.

Take breaks

Research has shown that people:

Remember best when they study for shorter periods then recap and consolidate what they learned, as opposed to studying for longer periods.

Learn better at the beginning and end of a study period.

So, plan to study for about 30-45 minutes, review what you have learnt, then take a five to 10 minute break.

·     How can I memorize faster?

7 Brain Hacks to Learn and Memorize Things Faster

1.  Exercise to clear your head. Working out is good for our bodies, but our brain reaps many benefits as well

2.  Write down what needs to be memorized over and over

3.  Do yoga

4.  Study or practice in the afternoon

5.  Relate new things to what you already know

6.  Stay away from multitasking

7.  Teach other people what you've learned

What is the best time to study?

That said, science has indicated that learning is most effective between 10 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 10 pm, when the brain is in an acquisition mode. On the other hand, the least effective learning time is between 4 am and 7 am.

If you are a student, studying is part and parcel of your life. It takes patience and practice to establish the best time for you to study. For some people, mornings are better1 for studying, while for others, evening or night time enables to focus better on their studies.

According to the science of “good timing” – also known as chronobiology2 – peak performance is hardwired into our DNA. Our biological clock, which is an inner clock embedded inside our brain since young, actually helps us decide when is our perfect timing for studying. Although new discoveries prove that timing may not be everything, it is important if you want to create and perform at your best consistently.

That said, science has indicated that learning is most effective between 10 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 10 pm, when the brain is in an acquisition mode. On the other hand, the least effective learning time is between 4 am and 7 am. While there is really no one best time of the day to study, let’s take a look at the benefits of studying in the morning versus the other times of the day.