why i can't remember the definitions about biology?

Question

1.when i read the book, i can remember everything,but when i take the test, i don't know anything.
2.can someone tell me some good ideas about how to study biology.i got C in my last test,it makes me feel so sad.
thanks

Answer 1

well I'm a pure science student and I take Bioloy as the criticle subject for the next exam..
you said that when you read the book you're able to memorise it but when it comes to examination you even couldn't write what you've read and fiure out the things from your mind...
Then let me tell you this....Bioloy is a tough subject as it needs us to use half of our brains to understand and then memorise the facts,,,it's sometimes has been known to be a difficult subject compares to Math...

the point is that when you read your book and you directly memorise the facts...Did you understand all the things you've read??? Are you able to sort it out when somebody ask you about what you've read??
In order to answer a biology question in an examination...you have to understand first what you are readin,,try sort the facts into mind maps and then memorise it...that is because once you've understood the facts,you'll automatically be able to answer any types of question about it...


So you just need to understand the facts,
try figure it out in your mind..
rewrite it on a piece of paper and then memorise it...
don't burden your brain to memorise thins that it can't understand...

and last do lots of exersice...
your efforts are worth as long as you practic it correctly...


bIOLOGY ISN'T AS DIFFICULT AS YOU THINK...




good luck

Answer 2

It could be one of at least 2 things either you feel like you know it & really don't (study a bit more) or else you have test anxiety
( your mind goes blank out of fear).

"Repetition is the mother of learning". - an old Jesuit axiom.
Review the material at least twice between the time you do it in class & the test night. Say it aloud, see it with your eyes closed, copy your notes or hard points over in your notebook.

There is nothing unique about Biology as a subject:
There is memorization of the new words - what's this called?
There is understanding processes - how does this work?
There are the interelationships - what's connected to what?

If you can find something to enjoy in it, you will do better in your tests.

Try this. The morning of the test, sit on the edge of your bed &
take some slow deep breaths. Feel the calm in your breathing.
Before you get the test handed out, do the same thing. Feel the calm in your breath. Relax your mind. Relax your body. Humans think much better when they are calm.

When you first get your test, look it over before you write anything. Reading the questions gives the unconcious mind time to pull the answers up while the conscious is working on the next answer.

Good Luck!

;-)

Answer 3

You are not interested in biology.

I don't have any idea of your major but it really doesn't matter - unless you are going into medicine or scientific research.

If biology is a course you have to take for whatever arcane reason then remember - biology is not your focus. Making a C is just fine. The only thing that matters is that you pass biology.

Don't strive for A's. Concentrate on those courses that will mean something to you in your future career.

Don't give biology more importance than it deserves. Just pass!

Answer 4

Most biology terms have memory aids *built right into them*!

Learn to break words down into their Greek and Latin roots. And no, you don't have to take Greek or Latin (although it doesn't hurt) ... just watch out for common pieces shared by terms, and the important roots will start repeating themselves.

Example:
gene
genus
genetics
genesis
biogenesis
abiogenesis
parthenogenesis
ontogenesis (or ontogeny)
phylogenesis (or phylogeny)
progeny

All are related to the word 'genesis', meaning 'beginning' or 'origins'. (Think "generate", "generation", or if you prefer ... the book of Genesis in the Bible.) If you learn that, you are halfway to remembering what the word means (especially if it's a multiple choice test).

So 'abiogenesis' can be broken down into:
'a' = "not" (as in 'asexual', 'atheist', 'amoral')
'bio' = "living"
'genesis' = "beginning"
So that helps you remember that
'abiogenesis = the beginning of life from non-life'.

That's precisely *why* scientists use Latin and Greek roots ... so *they* can remember what the words mean. These are built-in memory aids. In fact it helps you understand words you've never seen before ... including new words that scientists invent to describe some new discovery.

Without being able to break words down ... they will all just be big long unrelated words you have to memorize. Be lazy ... break it down.

Answer 5

You are not alone. Biology is one of the toughest subjects. There are a ton of definitions. My advice would be to make flash cards. Also, don't panic when you take the test. Just take your time and answer the questions you know first, then go back and do the one's you skipped. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Answer 6

You are just nervous.Try to relax before exams.Try doing meditation.....Its hard to remember defination.Try to keep certain words in mind and try to develop on those Key words. I used to learn by making up a song of it.Try different methods as many would have suggested.One will surely work for you

Answer 7

Yea, I had that problem. Best to study in groups, and actually practice on old exams, most likely in a test center setting. This should help.

Answer 8

I understand if it is a new subject for you it probably seems like it is hard for it to hook up with anything already in your brain. Use all your senses, read it, say it aloud, and write it. Study before going to bed and you will find in the morning you have it all down pat!

Answer 9

Make Flash Cards. Write the answer on one side and the question/definition on the other side. Practice using both sides so you know the answer front and back.

Answer 10

If you study the latin root of the words.. the long doctory words begin to make sense. You will begin to look at a word you don't know and figure the meanings.