Assalamualaikum and happy independence day everyone.
In two weeks, I will face my Standardize 4 & FINAL SEMII EXAM! Perghhh! I am so scared :(
So guys, whoever you are, wherever you are, as long as you are
reading my blog, here I want to share about tips to get high grades on
an exam! :)
The best way to get high grades on an exam is to consider the entire
length of your course as a pre-exam, preparation period. Because courses
can last a few months to a whole year, you may find it difficult to
make the connection between your daily homework, periodic assignments,
and your final exam. To get high marks, start by recognizing that all
academic work done through the semester, summer, or school year is exam
studying.
The strategies below can help you keep pace throughout the year. They
will ensure exam success as well as mastery of the subject.
Set your goal: Read the course overview to
understand what the course will cover and how it will be scored.
Identify your goal in concrete terms and put it in writing to strengthen
your resolve.
Manage your time: Time management skills can help
you take control of your study workload, achieve more, and stress out
less. There are many ways to make time work with you, instead of against
you. Purchase an academic diary or study planner. Buy one which
provides a week-at-a-glance or a month-at-a-glance view, so you can get a
holistic view of the time you have available. Find out assignment due
dates and quiz/test/exam dates and mark them in your study planner in
advance. This way you’ll be able to avoid social commitments during
pre-exam periods. Minimize distractions and keep your priorities
straight. Focus on your goal of getting the highest marks possible.
Schedule social activities around your study schedule and not
vice-versa! Remember this is not only an academic challenge, it’s your
job in life right now. Make it a successful and enjoyable year!
Identify your learning style: Take a learning style
assessment test and find out if you are a visual, auditory, or
kinesthetic learner. This self-knowledge can help you make more
effective use of your time. Remember, your learning style may be quite
different from that of family members and friends. Adapting your study
method to suit your own natural style will enable you to produce
powerful results in less time.
Keep up with reading: Particularly in college or
university, staying up-to-date in terms of your reading is critical to
your success. When you attend a lecture without having completed the
required reading, you lose a valuable opportunity to add to your
understanding.
Develop effective note-taking techniques: A variety
of note-taking styles can help you record key information and see the
bigger picture in terms of subject matter. Good note-taking strategies
can help you make the most of the time spent reading from textbooks and
attending classes.
Attend classes regularly: Be an active learner. Attend lectures
regularly and participate whenever possible. The interaction will help
you to remember more than if you sit passively in class, dreaming of
other things.
Create mind maps: Mind maps are graphic organizers,
developed by Tony Buzan, which can help you summarize vital information
from lectures and textbooks. Each topic can be condensed onto a page;
each chapter can be encapsulated onto a larger map. Eventually, you can
develop a mind map to review the key sections of each course and get a
broad view of how each topic relates to the others. Then, to review
before an exam, see if you can reconstruct the map. In this way, you can
test yourself to see if you can recall key terms, factors, reasons and
examples.
Work with concentration: It’s in your interest! One
hour of concentrated study is worth several hours of distracted study.
If you learn how to work with concentration, you will achieve more than
95% of the population. This critical skill enables you to do more in
less time and is one of the distinguishing features of super achievers
around the world.
Apply memory techniques: Take the time to learn
different memory techniques and practice applying them in a variety of
academic and professional contexts. Understand the basic memory
principles upon which your brain works and learn some tips for improving
your memory. The more you exercise your memory muscle, the stronger it
will be and the more confidence you will have in your ability to recall
information when you need it most.
So I hope those tips will help you, and of course help my self too. :) lets rock the exams! 4.0 yaw! InsyaAllah.
Have faith in Allah, always expect good things from Him. Make lots of effort and never give up. InsyaAllah, he will helps.
Strict Pretty Girl, Ieyrah Asz
