✨ Ass Fat ✨ 9,598 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I had my exams 2 weeks ago and got my results back and i didnt like it. I feel like it was because of how i prepare for my exams and the fact that i just try and get everything in my head. What are ways you study especially with subjects/units that contain a lot of content? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah Yeah 348 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I memorise everything you need to know for the exam, haha. Instead of just cramming everything the night before (I did that last year and I felt like I was drowning under stress), set aside chunks of time everyday to revise over new material. It may help to make notes in dot-point form (so it's easier to remember) and I recommend making notes as the teacher teaches. I cram even though I care so much about my grades. Haha, I got bad study habits. Working on improving them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaveMaster 1,018 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 i dont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaaaaa 224 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I dont really prepare anymore, i just dont care about them lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
512955124 1,748 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I eat banana and drink tea before my exam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haechans 5,160 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 i sit my ass down and write everything down. i usually re-write them like twice, that's if the exams are important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a(mber) 5,898 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 this reminds me josh I did my ancient exam this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimOppa 1,959 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I review my notes several times but if I have to study a textbook, I write down the important parts and memorize them. Also , I always record the prof/teacher's voice at the class and at times I listen to them if I had a problem. It was useful specially before some finals (math exam to be exact) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeask? 889 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 i have my middle test this and next week. usually i just studying a nigh before the test lol. if the subject is science like chemistry/phyiscs and math etc its better to have practice question solving (?) rather than just reading the theory and everything imo. if it the one that need to memorize... im just reading the material lol give it sometime and you will memorize it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrelephant 4,710 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I have trouble absorbing information right away. I read the material before class, take notes during class, then read over the material again. You're only doing it right when you have questions for your instructor during the lecture rather than staying kinda absent-minded and telling yourself you should study when class is over. Even if you feel like you don't have the energy for it, try it once and you'll realize that what you just studied, you'll remember forever. All I need to prepare when exams start coming in is just a practice test and skimming through what I already studied. It's an investment, but thinking about how much time I've saved compared to high school makes it so worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bright 1,254 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 i sit my ass down and write everything down. i usually re-write them like twice, that's if the exams are important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam 785 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 For subjects like history and social studies, we need to memorise stuff so i plan which day and time im going to write notes on and what chapters im going to study on For maths, u need to practice it fervently so u can get good grades for it For sciences, memorise the facts and do some practice questions to strengthen ur understanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyukjae 872 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I cram the night before lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_miri 5,874 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I switch off pc and smartphone..They're the most dangerous when studying! xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
✨ Ass Fat ✨ 9,598 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 For subjects like history and social studies, we need to memorise stuff so i plan which day and time im going to write notes on and what chapters im going to study on For maths, u need to practice it fervently so u can get good grades for it For sciences, memorise the facts and do some practice questions to strengthen ur understanding For math its really hard for me to memorise equations as well which is really annoying. this reminds me josh I did my ancient exam this morning How'd you go?? I memorise everything you need to know for the exam, haha. Instead of just cramming everything the night before (I did that last year and I felt like I was drowning under stress), set aside chunks of time everyday to revise over new material. It may help to make notes in dot-point form (so it's easier to remember) and I recommend making notes as the teacher teaches. I cram even though I care so much about my grades. Haha, I got bad study habits. Working on improving them though. Do you use sticky notes as well? idk i try to do my notes before hand as well then i try and type them all up 2 days before then the day before i try and memorise all of them though it's still hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a(mber) 5,898 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 How'd you go?? I managed to write over a page in an hour so I'm happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
✨ Ass Fat ✨ 9,598 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 I managed to write over a page in an hour so I'm happy is it just one essay? don't you get multiple choices and short answer questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a(mber) 5,898 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 is it just one essay? don't you get multiple choices and short answer questions? na bro it's just an essay but I get to do my exams in the library and I get extra time and rest breaks cs I'm special B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
✨ Ass Fat ✨ 9,598 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 na bro it's just an essay but I get to do my exams in the library and I get extra time and rest breaks cs I'm special B) REALLY?? how come?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a(mber) 5,898 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 REALLY?? how come?! I have learning difficulties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipslocked 3,780 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 memorize formulas especially for math. I usually write out important points in my notebook and post its so that it gets stuck in my head. Because I am a kinesthetic learner, I walk around the room and talk to myself. (about the notes and stuff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifiedwolves 571 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I mentally torment myself and get angry at myself for not studying/reading beforehand... I had a test today that I studied in the class for the few minutes before the test began. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloupipoo 1,619 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 i dont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah Yeah 348 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 For math its really hard for me to memorise equations as well which is really annoying. How'd you go?? Do you use sticky notes as well? idk i try to do my notes before hand as well then i try and type them all up 2 days before then the day before i try and memorise all of them though it's still hard I'm the type who doesn't make schedules, reminders or anything, haha. I don't use sticky notes - when the teacher is teaching something, I just make sure to write it down in my exercise book. Then, I convert them to MS Word so I can memorise them. You should definitely do notes as soon as possible. That way, you can start memorising efficiently way before exams. I'm trying to get into that habit. Cramming is torturous; I don't know how people can do it. My notes aren't really notes - they're usually 10+ pages long with everything I need to know for the exam so if I cram, it's not going to work. I agree with the other users too - for maths, science and the alike, do practice and textbook questions. You can remember the equations/theories easier that way and learn how to apply them to problems in the exams. Do you know if you're an audio, visual or kinesthetic learner? I'm a kinesthetic learner, so when I'm memorising something, I need to articulate it aloud and pace around the room. If you're a visual learner, I think it'll be good to write up sticky notes and things like that so you won't forget what you need to memorise. My reply is so long, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlining 2,308 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Most of the stuff I do these days is memory based and any problem solving is built on memorized stuff. Consolidate notes after the lecture within 48-72hrs. Categorize topics as they are complete. When you get to study week or the week or two before make the notes more streamlined by cutting out extra words or things you are confident at remembering. Rearranging the wording to make notes shorter and more streamlined is a bit more active thinking than just re-reading/copying. Repeat this as many times as time allows you. It also means that your pile of notes has become thinner and filled with what you are struggling more with rather than a bit of everything. If you can get practice questions answer as many as you can. Check answers either by referring to notes and/or getting together with a friend to see how you answered the same question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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