How to Effectively Study for Finals, you're welcome
1. Do not study for long periods of time!
- study in intervals
- ex: study for 20-50 minutes, then take a break for 5-10 minutes
- learning over time instead of all at once is more effective
2. Workout
- cardio improves memory
- increases energy level
3. Eat well
- eat super foods, antioxidants
- good breakfast
- eat foods that fill you up fast
4. Change scenery
- study in different locations
- improves retention
5. Manage your time well
- make a study guide
- don't start studying a day before the test
6. Sleep
- sleep sleep sleep sleep sleep sleep
- still sleep
- are you seriously not sleeping yet
- cmon sleep
- lack of sleep causes fogginess and will make retaining info difficult
7. Don't get distracted
- put the kim k game away
- don't listen to music that will distract you from working
- don't work with people you will goof off with
REMEMBER TO BREATHE AND GOODLUCK!
This is awesome Eva!! I definitely needed this!!! I just wanted to add a few more points that I've found!
ReplyDeletedon't bring your laptop unless absolutely necessary, otherwise it sits there taunting you
be completely prepared when you begin studying, don't wast your own time getting up and down to go grab different things
mnemonic devices trigger your brain to more easily memorize the material, but only simple memorizations, not long paragraphs or sentences
http://psychcentral.com/lib/top-10-most-effective-study-habits/000599/2
DeleteThanks for this wonderful guide for studying for finals, Eva! I agree that sleep is very important towards not only your well being, but also towards your grades. Research suggests that you should probably sacrifice turning that one homework in for a late credit if it means going to bed earlier, because it will benefit you in the long run. I did some research into sleep and here's what I found especially interesting:
ReplyDelete- Naps can help pick you up and make you work more efficiently, but long naps or naps that are too close to bedtime can interfere with your sleep cycle
- when you are sleep deprived, you are as impaired as driving with a blood alcohol content of .08%, which is illegal for drivers in many states
-Don't eat, drink, or exercise within a few hours of your bedtime
-keep a diary or to-do list, if you jot down notes before you go to bed you are less likely to stay up worrying or stressing
http://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/teens-and-sleep/page/0%2C2/
This is a great guide on studying for finals. I personally agree with a change of scenery because I believe that studying at a library improves productivity by a lot. Studying at a library prevents you from being loud and ensures a quiet environment to study in. It also provides all the resources that you would need for studying.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good list on good studying habits! I haven't really thought about the change of scenery and workout methods, but they both sound interesting! I will try them out soon. I also really agree with the eating one, I usually have something to snack on while studying, but that's just my preference. And speaking of sleep, I should really get some right now.
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