**14 STUDY DAYS TILL EXAMS**
*4 SCHOOL DAYS TILL EXAMS*
Study Tip #12:
To do well on tests you must first learn the material, and then review it before the test.
Take good notes
Review your notes soon after class and before the next class
Schedule some time at the end of the week for a longer review
Create study checklists
Identify all of the material that you will be tested on – list notes, formulas, ideas, and text assignments you are accountable for. This checklist will enable you to break your studying into organized, manageable chunks, which should allow for a comprehensive review plan with minimal anxiety.
Create summary notes and “maps”
Briefly map out (see mapping) the important ideas of the course and the relationships of these ideas. Summary notes should display lists and hierarchies of ideas.
Creativity and a visual framework will help you recall these ideas.
Record your notes
And significant portions of text on audio tapes so you can review material with a I pod. Having an e file of important information will enable you to study while walking or relaxing in a non-academic environment.
Create flashcards
For definitions, formulas, or lists that you need to have memorized – put topics on one side of the card, answers on the other. Flashcards will enable you to test your ability to not only recognize important information, but also your ability to retrieve information from scratch.
Test yourself on the material – quiz yourself, another person….
Check back tomorrow for the next tip, and make the most of classes and tutorials while they last!