![]() Make a “cheat sheet.” No, not one you take into the test with you instead, a small piece of paper with the most important things you need to know on it. Try using a planner where you set goals for the week as well as each day, or use a calendar where you map out your tests for the semester. Studying for even fifteen minutes a night can work wonders if you start early enough. Cramming doesn’t work ( really, it doesn’t!). First of all, create a schedule and stick to it. There are lots of things you can do to improve your study skills. While this is better than not studying at all, it can be a waste of time! (This is particularly true if your notes aren’t organized.) Nobody ever teaches us how to study, which means that a lot of students can end up just reading their notes over and over in the hopes that somehow, it’ll sink in. Take the Quiz! What Is the Best Way of Studying?įirst things first: polishing your study skills can vastly improve your test-taking skills. ![]() No longer will multiple-choice questions floor you! No longer will you live in fear of the essay section! Take our quiz to find out: what kind of test taker are you? Then come back to find out how to be a better test taker and say goodbye to test anxiety! How do you feel? If you’re like a lot of students, chances are that the answer isn’t “Awesome!” and definitely not “Excited!” However, with a little bit of work in the right areas, you can find out how to be a better test taker on all kinds of tests. Pop quiz: you’re in your favorite class, scanning your syllabus, and you see that there are going to be two major tests, a midterm and a final. By Rachel Kapelke-Dale on Februin High School Life ![]()
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