5 STUDY TIPS

Approaching the end of October leaves us in the middle of the first marking period. Many students have already taken tests and quizzes for their classes. Test taking is an important skill that can be used throughout a student's life like on standardized tests needed for their future. In an effort to have good grades and do better on future tests, these 5 study tips can help a student prepare for their exams.

TIP #1: STUDY GROUP

Having a group of friends to study with can be an incredibly helpful type of preparation. Collaborating with other students is a useful way to consider which concepts to focus on. Planning study sessions with a group of friends to focus on homework can be one of the first steps to starting your group. This way if one person doesn’t understand a part of the homework, they can ask for help. A study group is also great for comparing answers on a practice test (as it will be mentioned later on the list).

TIP #2: USE NOTES

Rereading notes taken in class can help recall important information. This method can be used, especially if one is in a pinch and doesn’t have much time to study. With this method notes can be rewritten to help commit information to memory. A highlighter can be used to emphasize important details.

TIP #3: REDO CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

Redoing class assignments can be a great way to prepare for a test; especially for Math. This helps you better understand key concepts and formulas. Best of all, you have the answers since the teacher already went over them.

TIP #4: USE FLASH CARDS

Using flash cards is one of the most effective ways to memorize information. Usually, a question is written on one side while the answer is on the other. For a History or English class, the word is written on one side while the definition is on the other. Separating the index cards in piles of what you know and what you need to work on helps prioritize the main focus in studying.

TIP #5: PRACTICE TESTS

As mentioned beforehand, practice tests are the last way to study. Unlike redoing classwork assignments, practice tests format questions similar to how they would be on a test. With the questions phrased differently, the information must be applied entirely from memory.