Comments on: How to Study for a History Exam

on 8/8/2006 1. Read chapters of your textbook out loud to yourself.
2. Repeat each little section over again about 3 times,
3. Then write it down from memory and see what u remember.
4. I also find learning spider diagrams with numbers and stuff good, because if you number points you remember how many points you needed to learn!!
And finally, don't get stressed. It doesn't help. Hope these help!

on 3/7/2006 While taking notes in class, writing a timeline, or studying for the test, think of possible essays. Join together major themes, possible points of contention, and argue both sides. Chances are that the essay on the exam will have something to do with what your essays did. This also makes test taking a lot easier because there are fewer surprises. Often the essays you come up with are more challenging than the ones on the test. I used this method as a history major in college and it served me well.

on 12/30/2005 Sometimes for difficult tests (mostly history tests), I get together with my friends and we study together. We take turns reading and asking each other questions. We spend some time eating snacks and talking as well. I find this very helpful for several reasons:
-Others are helping you learn the material
-Having someone else ask you questions is helpful. They may come up with questions you haven't thought of or didn't know the answers to.
-When you are hanging out with friends you are more relaxed and in a better mood, rather than anxious, nervous, bored, or annoyed.

Note: Spending a little time doing other things is OK and you may need a break once in a while, but don't get too sidetracked. Healthy snacks can be helpful, eating a ton of candy isn't (I know this from experience). Don't forget to spend some time studying on your own as well.

on 11/22/2005 I'm in AP European History this year, and it took me the entire year to figure out how to study. I type up the notes I take in class and then make an outline. The outline doesn't usually include everything, just important people and events. Always do your required readings, if you can't do it right away (when they're assigned), then at least do it before the test.

on 11/22/2005 First off you need to know what the test is about. Study 3 days in advance. Make sure you know everything! Don't bitch about it either. Sit somewhere quiet and peaceful and study. Usually just read over the chapters. If not, act sick that day..