Tips 'n Tricks

ACE YOUR FINALS

Are you ready for finals? Rule the school with surefire ways of acting your exams!

STEP 1: HAVE A STUDY PLAN AND FOLLOW IT IF YOU CAN.  There is no reason why you should cram. If you plan effectively, you’ll be able to study a few hours a day until you exam. This will make easier for you to retain the information you need.

STEP 2: TIME NEVER RUNS OUT WHEN YOU’RE UP AND ABOUT. Your brain can only handle so much information at a given time. Give yourself a five-minute break for every 30 minutes of studying. This way, you brain won’t be too tired to think. You can walk around your room or grab a small snack – make sure you’re back at your desk in five minutes to study again. And remember to stick to your schedule, even if you favorite TV show is on.

STEP 3: MIND OVER MATTER MAKES YOU SMARTER. There are many ways to improve your memory:

•     Read the material over and over
•     Make up a song with the information you have
•     Use acronym to remember a list of items
•     Another variation is to use an acrostic
•     Use flash card
•     Use colors
•     Act it out

STEP 4: DON’T YOU DARE NOT TO PREPARE. Get enough sleep before the day of your exam and eat food that is rich in Omega-3. These help the brain send signals back and forth effectively.

STEP 5: IF YOU DO YOUR BEST, YOU’LL REMEMBER THE REST. During you test, these tips will help you go all the way

•     Go through all the sections of the exam before you begin answering them.
•     Budget your time wisely.
•     Always read the direction twice.
•     Double check your answer.

Source: Candy Magazine, March Issue
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