Steps to follow in order to have effective exam study
With exams lurking around the corner now is the time to clarify your goals, be positive, identify the key areas to attack, make out a realistic revision schedule, and get a system working for you. Each individual student profile is different, so take the opportunity to identify your particular strengths and weaknesses and focus on those areas that could make a crucial difference to YOU. WHAT IS GOOD STUDY? To be effective, the study must be: ACTIVE – always work with a pen and paper, look for key points, test yourself. Never just sit down and read for a set period. Focus on tasks, not time. ORGANIZED – always ask yourself at the start of a study session, "What do I want to have completed in this session?" Have a plan for what you want to cover this week and this month. Have an overview of the priority areas in each subject. AIMED AT UNDERSTANDING – always look to build material into patterns and associations that make sense to you. Link new information with yo...