Why Doing This Will Get You A+ On All Your School Exams

Had I not exactly found the appropiate time to write a new post before now. Not to mention choosing the right topic is not easy task either. Have you ever considered that your methods for succeeding at exam taking were not exactly the most effective ones? It has certainly crossed my mind on a number of occasions. Hence, the reason for me seeking a different approach. In the following, I will share some study techniques that have been proven to be quite effective and elucidate on the most important points.

 

First of all, most people tend to take notes and re-read them. Nonetheless, the aforesaid method does not exactly aid in effectively memorizing what you need to know for the test. More importantly, it does not help you understand what you are reading. A different approach would be to test yourself based on what you have read. You can do this either by yourself or with friends. If you put your knowledge of the topic at hand to the test, you will be certain of how much you have improved. For instance, designing a mock test for  yourself could better prepare you for the real one if do it in advance.

 

Furthermore, a study technique that has also proven to provide high results is deconstruction. In other words, breaking down what you are learning into smaller parts. Thus, being able to tackle them one at a time. Case in point, visual organizars, puzzles, among other resources could assist you during this process. On the other hand, recording your professor while he is delivering the lesson is without a doubt one of the most useful techniques. You can play the recording back as many times as you need so as to remember the main facts. In most cases though, it is required for you to ask for permission before you start recording.

 

In summary, there are countless methods you have at your disposal that are more useful than note-taking per-se. There is even one I neglected to mention earlier, which is self-reflection. Be that as it may, the ones listed above are more than capable to progressively make you a better student. You only have to keep in mind that for them to work 100% you must be disciplined and manage your time as best as possible.

Sources:
- The Infographics Show YouTube channel.
- Personal experience.