Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Ask Your Teacher For Direction
We’d even suggest asking your teacher directly the best way to study for the test. Many teachers are open to sharing with students suggestions, even secrets, as to how best prepare for their exams. Don’t be scared to ask your teacher about what subjects or topics you will be tested on during the exam –…
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Watch For Clues
Almost every teacher has a methodology for preparing test questions – and they tend to use the same methodology each time they prepare a test. Watch for clues your teacher might provide about possible test questions and formats. It is also advisable to participate at test review sessions and ask questions about unclear concepts. Never…
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Plan Your Study Time
Make time for studying. Setting aside regular time to study is critical for achieving high test performance. We recommend preparing a term calendar, weekly schedule and daily schedule that includes regular study sessions. It’s so easy for work and other activities to quickly take precedence over studying, so plan your study time in advance. As…
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Dont Procrastinate. Dont Cram.
It seems like some students thrive on last-minute ‘cramming’. But most experts will agree, cramming isn’t effective. The biggest problem with cramming, according to UCLA professor of psychiatry Andrew Fuligni, is that cramming causes students to sacrifice sleep time in order to study. While it’s not possible to perform well on a test without the…
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Try A Few Strategies Out
With so many strategies and tips, there’s bound to at least one that works for you. Test a few out and see if they make a difference, and remember that many of these strategies work well together. Studying is hard work and it’s not usually fun, but these study motivation techniques can help you get…
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Multitask
Multitasking doesn’t always work, but it can work well when you combine a mindless activity with studying. If you don’t want to sit still in a quiet room, try going for a walk while reviewing flashcards or riding a stationary bike while reading your textbook. You could even recruit some help from a friend or…
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Break It Down
Thinking about doing it all at once is overwhelming, and it can give you that feeling where there’s so much to do that you don’t even know where to start. Think about everything you need to do to study and write each piece down. Then, break it down into small chunks you can tackle one…
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Remember Your Why
Think about why you need to study and why you want to do well in your course. Do you need to pass to graduate? Is this course in the field you’re looking to go into? Do you love the material even though it’s difficult? Do you want to make your family proud? Do you want…
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Start With Something Easy
Studying is hard. It’s also boring. That’s exactly why you don’t want to do it. Start with going over terms you already know well or completing a studying task that is easy or even mindless, like organizing your note cards. These simpler tasks can give you the momentum you need to keep going. This can…
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Create A Clean Workspace
Having a clean and organized space helps your mind be clear and organized. It might seem strange or silly, but you might find that you can think more clearly when you clear up clutter. If you need to take a break or want to procrastinate for a few more minutes, clean up your workspace. When…
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