what is the best way to study for an exam?

Answer 1

Every one has their own methods of study that work best for them. Note taking is probably your biggest help, I find it a lot easier to remeber something if I have writen it down. I generally hand write all my notes in class and then before a test I will type them into the computer so that way I have writen it twice. When you are doing your reading a high lighter is your best friend. I dont pick up everything I read on the first time every time so having good solid references are amazing help, not only that but it helps me pick up the important parts as I read. Probably my absolute biggest tool is wikipedia, I usually read over what ever subject I am studying on there for a good summary of the material.


Make sure you are studying some place that makes you comfortable too! It dosnt matter how much I study If I am not comfortable where I am at. I prefer absolute quite and no distractions, you might want a little background music, or in a group.

Answer 2

Start by finding a syllabus and listing all the different subjects or areas on which they might test you. Then get a calender and work out how long it is until the exam. Allocate time for each of the areas of study that you have listed, leaving some time blank immediately before the exam for going over things a second time and final cramming. Make sure you stick to the timetable, or re-revise it as necessary as you go along, to ensure that you have time to cover everything.

Try to keep neat notes and make concise revision notes as you go along. Sometimes reading a topic and then trying to make a few short notes on it afterwards from memory help it to stick better in your mind. Concentrate more on the most important topics that are more likely to come up in the exam.

Finally, have regular breaks and don't get too obsessed about revision. If you have brain mash one evening, have a night off and try not to feel guilty about it. You will only retain information if you feel fairly fresh, and certainly not if you are stressed out and exhausted. And never underestimate the power of final cramming, where you whizz through your revision notes shortly before the exam, the adrenaline helps you learn really fast! Good luck!

Answer 3

Too late for this exam, but next semester, use the Cornell Method of note taking...divide your note paper into 2 columns. One on the left is 1/3 of the page, the one on the right is 2/3 of the page. In class, take notes in the right 2/3 column. When you have time later after class, go back and put questions in the left hand 1/3 column that correspond to the "answers" in the right habd 2/3 column. This made studying a breeze in college for me, wish I had known about it in high school...

Answer 4

Read and repeat...It's the only way to study