|
How to study
(8th Grade)
I just realized, I have no clue how to study. I'm pretty much an all A student and I've never studied much. But now, test and exams are getting harder and I need to know how to study for high school. Exams are in three weeks and I have no idea how to best study for them! Any tips?
I'm a visual/audio learner if that helps. :/
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category?
Maybe give some free advice about: School?
It actually all depends on who is your teacher. They make up their own tests, and each of these test varies. It took me awhile to get the hang of it, and I'm sure the first couple of weeks might be confusing for you too. But there are things you can do to improve your skills on any test.
I know in college, you must read your books and chapters. You need to look over your notes as well. Pull out the main event in each paragraph. If you have to, write up your own quetsions that you would put on a test. It may sound silly, but I can't stress it enough. The most signifcant dates are always obvious. If the teacher repeatively talks about a certain event or person, write it down. <---- (Audio, visual) There's a great chance that it will be on the test.
I know that you're entering 9th grade, and college level test may not apply to you yet. But fi you are signed up in an advanced test, and your teacher is very literate, this may be what will be on the test.
Flashcards are such a great way to organize and improve memorization.( Visual, visual, visual!) <----- This may help you. These often occur in subjects such as english vocabulary, some sciences, and even history. Another great source of organization is outlining each chapter.
Exams or finals are extremely difficult to study for. Many students don't study for them as well as they should. If you study for about an hour on each subject, it shouldn't be that hard.
Look through each chapter. If you have test that was previously given to you, check out the questions and answers. Often times, teachers will re-use those question. Vocabulary is also important. Study those through flashcards, I find that it is the best way to prepare for vocab. Figuring out the main idea or concept in each section you learned will give you an idea of what will be on it. But don't freak out too much, because teachers understand finals and usually give you study guides of what will be on the test. This will will reduce time you have to figure out what is on it. All you have to do is simply study what's on your study guide for the exams. Do this by reviewing handouts, notes, and books if neccessary.
Most importantly, don't stress and pace yourself. If you cram studying till the last minute, you'll become overwhelmed. Do it the week before and you'll be fine. I'm sure with your high grades, you'll do great!
-Shannon
]
Okay, so make flashcards for everything possible. Read what you're writing out loud. Re-read books or chapters that you have to and FOCUS. Take old quizzes to study for tests and quiz yourself with it. Also read the notes out loud. For exams, test yourself with tests and studyguides and answering them all on a seperate sheet of paper with the answers covered up.
Remember no distractions and focus on what you're doing. Don't got from the legislative branch to donuts...haha and take 5min breaks every 20min becasue you need to give your brain some rest. Your brain can only store up to 20min of what you've studied at a time.
]
you could make a graph/model/web
or a visual aid to help you
remember stuff. or you can record
yourself reading your notes and
then play then back to yourselff.
hope i helped :]
]
Personally, I write things I want to remember. I just pick what I want to remember, and I write it down a few times; always does the trick for me.
Some people use flash cards, or make acronyms, or just read things many times.
]
More Questions: |