Studying for tests can feel extremely stressful sometimes, especially when it’s for an important test that can make or break your grade. So here are some helpful study tips to make sure that you can get the grade that you want without overly stressing yourself out.
The first tip is to take advantage of short study sessions. Instead of cramming the night before your test, try your best to balance out study sessions with extracurriculars and any other commitments you might have.
For example, if you have a spanish test next week, but also have basketball practice all week, try using any free time that you have during breaks to memorize a few more vocab words. And instead of going on your phone during study hall, review any grammar rules that you forgot. This will prevent you from stressing out the day before your test, and make you feel more prepared.
The second tip is to find an environment where you can focus on retaining your knowledge. Make sure that you are in an environment where there are minimal distractions, a calm atmosphere, and the right amount of noise to keep you focused.
So if your little brother has a bunch of friends running around the house, it might be a good idea to go to the local library to study instead.
The third tip is to use multiple study techniques. Instead of rewriting your notes over and over again, try using multiple study tactics such as the pomodoro method, the blurting method, and pretending that you are teaching someone.
This will help you retain your information better, with different learning techniques keeping your brain sharp.
The last tip is be physically active. For your brain to retain a lot of information over time, it’s important that you move your body around.
So try to do so by going to the gym when you can, going on a walk, or even doing simple stretches in your room before you go to bed. This will help you be more productive during your study sessions, as your brain will be more awake.
Good luck studying, and make sure to take breaks when you need them!
Marie Roach