Figure out exact dates and times of exams (and add them to your calendar)
When sitting down and studying, try to replicate the test conditions
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Memory is Context-Based*: If you review the materials under conditions that are similar to the test conditions, you will be able to recall it much easier*
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Get as much information about the test as possible
Ask your teacher
Look at the syllabus
What/How much it covers?
How many questions will there be?
What types of questions? (Multiple choice, True/False, Short Answer, Essay)
What materials are allowed? (scratch paper, index caard, study sheet, open-notebook)
Get hands-on practice tests & Review previous tests
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Focus on Recall*: When quizing yourself, force youself to actually pull facts and answers from your memory.*
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Facts and Vocabulary Terms are good for Flash Cards
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For test involving calculations: Spend majority of your time performing operations yourself. Practice doing the calculations much more than learning concepts and formulas.
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Remember to give your brain breaks: To make your brain focus intensely, you need to give it time off.
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