SKILLS how to study effectively, manage your time, and handle academic pressure.
Go from stressed and overwhelmed to feeling confident and balanced!
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5 Steps to Follow for Tests and Final Exams
Know your tests inside out
Check your syllabus or ask your teacher for the covered topics - most teachers give review sheets prior to tests and exams to support success
Find out test format (multiple choice/essay)
Know point values for each section
Understand time limits
Organize your game plan
Get a fresh piece of paper for each class
Write subject name at the top (ex. Biology, Math)
List all major topics for that class
Mark topics with * if heavily weighted
Rate each topic 1-5 (1=confused, 5=confident)
Quiz Yourself First
Create a quick self-test or use a study guide
Answer without looking at notes
Mark topics you know confidently
Circle concepts that confuse you
Focus studying first on what you DON'T know
Use Active Recall
Explain concept out loud
Create practice questions matching test format
Draw mind maps
Make flashcards
Teach someone else
NO highlight-and-hope method
Test and Adjust
Take practice tests in test format
Review wrong answers
Time yourself
Adjust study methods based on results
Focus extra time on weak areas