Crossing Exam Hurdles...

?Exam is coming up soon?. This little phrase can sends chills and terror up a student?s skin. They?d gladly go to school if exams don?t exist. However, exams are very essential to test your knowledge and prepare you for the next level. The Almighty JAMB and O? Level Exams can pose a massive daunting undertaking as they mark the transition from being an admission seeker to an undergraduate. Preparing for Exams can be a grueling exhausting process, and the months leading up to the examination can be very stressful. Talk about tension, fear or the pressure to pass in one sitting, sometimes all this can be frustrating.
Though Exams can be hugely intimidating, the good news is that it is very possible come out in flying colours without stress or tears. Here are a few tips for effective preparation:
Write a lot
Writing is an invaluable tool when studying; it is the basis of learning and cognitive development. Writing helps you to make connections between ideas, texts and concepts. A comprehensively written jotting gives you materials to go back and study from, instead of re-reading textbooks.
It is important to jot down key terminologies, diagrams and connection between ideas in one portable note book; you can make up your own acronyms and other tricks to help you remember what you?ve studied better.
Study Past Questions
Answering Practice Questions can give you an idea of what you know and what you need to work on and what the exam situation is going to look like. Knowing what you?re up against can help prepare you mentally for the task ahead. A good example of resources to use in this case is myexampoint.com affords you the opportunity to practice exam past questions, answers and solutions.
Watch your Study habits
It is important to know yourself and how well you can read and assimilate. While planning a reading time table for yourself, which you should, make sure you include breaks, yes, your brain needs those. Taking small breaks while studying will allow the concepts you?ve learned to sink in and give your brain time to assimilate them.
Set Goals
Set reading plans for yourself, daily or weekly goals you intend to achieve per subject. Make sure these goals are realistic, learn to manage your time and maximize the opportunities you have. Don?t give too much value to some and neglect others, some people would neglect practicing mathematics because they feel its difficult, face your fears and overcome them. Daily goals give you something to work towards, and meeting them gives you a sense of accomplishment and momentum that can help you stay motivated.
Be Focused
Don?t get too worried by the bulkiness of all that you haven?t learned yet, this can distract you from what you already know. Focus on what you know and don?t allow panic or negativity to take hold of you.
Wishing you all the best, in your exams.