Study tips for a test!!!?

Question

8th grade- i have a social studies test tomorrow and i just cant study
i cant memorize ne thing.. plz help and give tips!!

Answer 1

Write down important facts using a question on one side of a 3"X5" card, and the answer on the other side. If you're out of those, just put it on binder paper for tonight. Practice the facts by reading them back to yourself a few times, then ask someone around you to test you on them. Do NOT try to memorize everything you might need to know, you can't do that with "cramming," which is what you are doing by only starting the night before the test. Just get the most important things. Often that's enough so you can remember related things, also.

Then pick up a book on studying and personal development called, "Becoming a Master Student." Any year will help you, but try not to buy one any earlier that 1988. You can probably get it on alibris.com, for a great price.

Answer 2

try to remember the key facts by linking them in a easy way
eg: remembering colors in the rainbow as VIBGYOR
If you remember this word, you can answer questions like number of colors,name of colors,order of colors etc.. Simialrly note down the keyfacts and link them in a way you can recall them easily so that when you think of the first point automatically all the associated facts can be recollected.
Similarly you can also remember the years by associating them with a word. Lets say you need to remember 1844 and 1849. Since only the last digit differs, remember it as "184 yards covered by 49ers".
Hope this helps

Answer 3

let me help

Preparing to Study: A Good Study Place

You need a good study place to be prepared to study. You should be able to answer YES to all of the following questions:

1. Is my Study Place available to me whenever I need it?

Your Study Place does you little good if you cannot use it when you need it. If you are using a Study Place that you must share with others for any reason, work out a schedule so that you know when you can use it.

2. Is my Study Place free from interruptions?

It is important to have uninterrupted study time. You may have to hang a DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door or take the phone off the hook.

3. Is my Study Place free from distractions?

Research shows that most students study best in a quiet environment. If you find that playing a stereo or TV improves your mood, keep the volume low.

4. Does my Study Place contain all the study materials I need?

Be sure your Study Place includes reference sources and supplies such as pens and pencils, paper, ruler, calculator, and whatever else you might need. If you use a computer for your schoolwork, it should be in your Study Place .


5. Does my Study Space contain a large enough desk or table?

While working on an assignment or studying for a test, use a desk or table that is large enough to hold everything you need. Allow enough room for writing and try to avoid clutter.

6. Does my Study Place have enough storage space?

You need enough room to store your study materials. Be sure you have enough storage space to allow you to keep your desktop or other work surface clear of unnecessary materials that can get in the way.


7. Does my Study Place have a comfortable chair?

A chair that is not comfortable can cause discomfort or pain that will interfere with your studying. A chair that is too comfortable might make you sleepy. Select a chair in which you can sit for long periods while maintaining your attention.

8. Does my Study Place have enough light?

The amount of light you need depends on what you are doing. The important thing is that you can clearly see what you need to see without any strain or discomfort.

9. Does my Study Place have a comfortable temperature?

If your Study Place is too warm, you might become sleepy. If it is too cold, your thinking may slow down and become unclear. Select a temperature at which your mind and body function best.

Having a good Study Place is important for good studying.
THEN.....

Test Anxiety

WHAT IS TEST ANXIETY?

Too much anxiety about a test is commonly referred to as test anxiety. It is perfectly natural to feel some anxiety when preparing for and taking a test. In fact, a little anxiety can jump start your studying and keep you motivated. However, too much anxiety can interfere with your studying. You may have difficulty learning and remembering what you need to know for the test. Further, too much anxiety may block your performance during the test. You may have difficulty demonstrating what you know during the test.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE TEST ANXIETY?

You probably have test anxiety if you answer YES to four or more of the following:

I have a hard time getting started studying for a test.


When studying for a test, I find many things that distract me.


I expect to do poorly on a test no matter how much or how hard I study.


When taking a test, I experience physical discomfort such as sweaty palms, an upset stomach, a headache, difficulty breathing, and tension in my muscles.


When taking a test, I find it difficult to understand the directions and questions.


When taking a test, I have difficulty organizing my thoughts.


When taking a test, I often “draw a blank.”


When taking a test, I find my mind wandering to other things.


I usually score lower on a test than I do on assignments and papers.


After a test, I remember information I couldn’t recall during the test.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT TEST ANXIETY?

Here are some things you can do before, during, and after a test to reduce your test anxiety.

Use good study techniques to gain cognitive mastery of the material that will be covered on the test. This mastery will help you to approach the test with confidence rather than have excessive anxiety. Employ the tips we provide at Preparing to Study.


Maintain a positive attitude as you study. Think about doing well, not failing. Think of the test as an opportunity to show how much you have learned.


Go into the test well rested and well fed. Get enough sleep the night before the test. Eat a light and nutritious meal before the test. Stay away from junk foods.


Stay relaxed during the test. Taking slow, deep breaths can help. Focus on positive self-statements such as “I can do this.”


Follow a plan for taking the test such as the DETER strategy we describe at A Strategy for Taking Tests. Don’t panic even if you find the test difficult. Stay with your plan!


Don’t worry about other students finishing the test before you do. Take the time that you need to do your best.


Once you finish the test and hand it in, forget about it temporarily. There is nothing more you can do until the graded test is returned to you. Turn your attention and effort to new assignments and tests.


When the graded test is returned to you, analyze it to see how you could have done better. Learn from your mistakes and from what you did well. Apply this knowledge when you take the next test.
You have to know the material to do well on a test. You have to control test anxiety to show what you know.

This should help you with anxiety and studying. Okay?
Tell me how you do....I have a test on Tues. for Social Studies too.

Answer 4

Just turn off your computer, get in a quiet room, and grind it out...as long as it takes...you'll make a good grade. Good luck