Things You'll Need:
- notebooks
- textbooks
- quiet study space
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Step 1
In class, take good notes. Highlight anything the professor says more than once, especially if he or she repeats himself from one day to the next. These are, in the professor's opinion, the most important ideas, and the things you're most likely to be tested on.
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Step 2
To start studying, review your notes. First skim over the major ideas, then go over it and over it until you know all the main points. If there are any ideas you aren't clear on, contact the professor or look it up in the textbook.
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Step 3
Be sure to read the textbook. Many professors intentionally test on material from the book that was not discussed in class. This is to check who has done the readings.
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Step 4
Study with someone else. There may be ideas you think you understand perfectly, but if you are wrong, a study buddy can tell you. Don't rely solely on this person, though, they won't be able to help you during the exam.
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Step 5
Finally, once you're in the exam, relax. You've studied hard, you know the material. Keep reminding yourself of this. Don't sit near distracting people.
Comments
jl5080 said
on 12/21/2008 Good advice. Thanks for this article.
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on 12/17/2008 Great article and such great ideas.
Bgal said
on 9/22/2008 Nice article. I study weeks before the test not days before the test. Cramming works for me esp when I have bulky notes and I have to remember a lot. Cramming works best for people who have a very good memory because they dont forget easily.