School’s out for year 12 but those dreaded final exams are nearing and we’ve got a local teacher’s top tips to knuckling down and nailing those exams.
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Cameron Abood, a teacher at Wagga High School, said finding the best study tips will vary among students, however he gives some advice on studying smarter and not harder.
1. Be creative
“Speaking to my wife, she said for students to try writing study notes into songs or rhymes, which can aid in remembering,” Mr Abood said.
2. Use those around you
Get your family or those around you to test your knowledge and even try explaining you answers to them.
Mr Abood said study groups work as long as everyone “stays on task” and is conducted alongside like-minded peers and friends.
3. Work smarter, not harder
Studying in two hour chunks and then having regular breaks is key to keep focused.
“Short and active study is more productive, you don’t want to lose the benefit of studying,” he said.
4. Practice on old exams
Working through previous or past exams are great ways to test your knowledge and also give you the style and likely questions that may be asked in the final exam.
Working under an exam environment will also improve your exam skills and give you a guide to making sure that you are spending the right amount of time on each section.
5. Look after your self
Remember to stay hydrated as it is essential for your brain to work at its best. Make sure you keep drinking water during your revision and also on the exam day.
Eating brain food that will give you energy and help you stay focused. While the occasional treat is fine, consuming nutritious food and eating a good meal prior to the exam will better prepare you.
Staying active, make sure the breaks that are taken between revision involve some level of physical activity and are away from the books.
“Try and develop a plan that works for you, but when taking a break from study, use this time to socialise and involve yourself in recreational activities.
6. Plan your exam day
After months of working hard and weeks of preparing the last thing you want to do is be late to the exam and then arrive even more frazzled.
Preparing a few days before about the time, date and location, as well as the requirements you can bring with you into the exam will save a lot of stress if left to the day of the exam.
7. And, finally
Remember to just give it your best shot and know that it’s not the be-all-end-all.
“It’s just a big exam but it’s only a stepping stone in your life, it’s more important to maintain your own personal health and look after yourself,” Mr Abood said.