Any tips on cramming for a midterm the night before without having read any of the 6 chapters. (I'm an idiot!)

Question

Any brain tips on what to dig into first or specific study ideas? Thanks and yes I know that next time I won't procrastinate :)

Answer 1

speed read. then read again but a little slower until it's time to write the test.

Answer 2

Been there! Read the captions on the pictures, the into and end of each chapter and the subheadings. You can also speed read. Get a piece of paper and fold it so that you see one line at a time and then read as fast as you possibly can. You will retain the info long enough for the test, maybe even longer. MOST IMPORTANT: Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast. It doesn't matter how much you read if your brain is too tired to process the answers. Most multiple choice q's are easy to narrow down if your brain isn't foggy and you relax.

Best of luck!

Answer 3

In college I learned what kind of learner I was. I almost failed highschool but made A's in college because I learned that I am a visual learner.

I read the first paragraph and the last paragraph (which summarizes what I've read). I then back track through the chapter to cover the main points.

If there is something I need to memorize, I write it out on notebook paper 10 times or more.

You need to know if you are auditory, visual, or a touch person.

Must people are 'touch' - they learn by doing. If you are that, then act it out. Put yourself on the spot in the mirror and act as if you are writing out what you need to do.

If you are auditory, then say it out loud as you learn it. Talk to yourself outloud in the mirror.

It's all a matter of how you learn.

So start skimming those chapters then use the different styles to retain what you skimmed.

Best of luck. You'll do fine. Believe in yourself.

Answer 4

If you've attended your class lectures and listened to your prof point out big key items and put a lot of emphasis on certain parts of each chapter, study mainly those. But look over and glancely read all the other materials.

If on the other hand you haven't attended classes, good luck passing your mid-term. Just hope it's multiple choice and not short answer/long answer.

Answer 5

It might be a tall order depending on your equipment, but I used this method:

1. Scan pages to digital text unless you already have the information in text form.
2. Download the textaloud text-> Mp3 converter
3. Have textaloud convert the text to an mp3 file that you listen to on repeat all night long while you sleep. Your mind will subconsciously digest the information.

The key lies in finding a good computer voice. The defaults aren't so wonderful, but will work. Check out the AT&T Natural voices or the other the TextAloud site recommends.

But in this case, it's probably better to focus on the material than it is to start down this path in a pinch!

http://www.nextup.com/TextAloud/

Answer 6

LOL. You are too funny, but if it were me I would just look over the index of each chapter and get a basic idea of what will be covered in the chapters and try to review it real quick. Or, just be sick and try to make it up. That way, you buy time to study.

Answer 7

how exciting you're question helped me because of the fact I even have an AP international heritage examination the next day too. I wil be doing the comparable as you maximum probable...cramming each little thing in final minute. solid success!

Answer 8

Read the summaries over and over, memorize the vocabulary if there is any, and thumb through as much as you and maybe you will pass. But next time do not wait until the last minute!!!! Good Luck, it is not the end of the world.

Im Just Joe

Answer 9

Skim like crazy, get some notes and the basic ideas off of others who actually read it. Eat things like peanut butter that will help stimulate the mind and hope that you get sick tomorrow and get a pass from your nurse.

Answer 10

skim the chapters. the headings and subheadings and read the vocab words also read the introductin and conclusion of each chapter. takes a fraction of the time of reading it for real . and you get the most important points out of it. good luck!

Answer 11

If you're easily bored when reading, read into a voice recorder and then listen to it once or twice, you'll get an A easy.