Question

A few hours until my bio exam... does someone have any studying tips?? Lack of motivation has reached an all-time low.. I am ashamed.. :(

Answer 1

hi...the only tip is that u need to calm down....

Answer 2

@shrutipande9 I know, you're right, but today has just been a difficult day for me and this is a big exam.. and I am freakin out here :( I just don't know what to do.

Answer 3

Shruti is right, you have to calm down first. Then, get your notes.

Answer 4

yes...get ur notes...if its like just a few hours before the exam dont read new stuff...because that just messes up everything...just go through the things that u have already read...so that u can write about those things confidently

Answer 5

@petiteme and @shrutipande9 thanks to both of you... Some times a little reassurance is all I need. It is 5am here and my exam is at 9:30..

Answer 6

i think this panic mode is because u woke up soo early...if u havent slept well..just get a half hr sleep..u will feel better..then revise some stuff and do ur best!! all d best girl:D

Answer 7

@shrutipande9 I have been up all night haha! In full panic mode, too! Haha. Thank you. :)

Answer 8

Its fine :) You just need some time to calm down and start reviewing :) Good luck ^_^

Answer 9

@petiteme Thanks so much Petite! I need the good luck wishes <3

Answer 10

u r gonna be just fine...just chill..:D

Answer 11

You're welcome ^_^

Answer 12

its 5am there? we r almost 12hrs apart.....its 5pm here:)

Answer 13

7:20pm here :O Hehe :)

Answer 14

@shrutipande9 Haha yes, it is officially 5:19am! Crazy. What country do you live in? (I'm totally not procrastinating btw...) @petiteme Ahhh, that is crazy, too! I live in the midwest of USA :)

Answer 15

Lol. I live at the other side of the world :) Philippines :D

Answer 16

i m sort of in d middle...india:D officially its 4.52pm here

Answer 17

Cool :)

Answer 18

Wow, I just find it so amazing how many people from around the world get on here. So awesome! :)

Answer 19

1. Find your study space

Everyone has their own idea about the best place to study. Find a space that works for you and stick with it.

Do you prefer to study in silence or listen to music?
Do you work better alone or with other people?
Do you like to study at home or at school/uni/TAFE/library?

2. Be organised

Make sure you have all the materials you need in your study space before you start studying. Getting up to look for a pencil sharpener or ruler will break your concentration and waste your time.
3. Clear your mind

If you’ve got a lot on your mind take a moment to write yourself some notes about what you're thinking about before you start studying. This will help to clear your mind you focus all your thoughts on your work.

It’s also a good idea to keep some spare paper next to you while you’re studying so if you think of anything you need to do later you can write it down and put it out of your mind, then get on with the studying.
4. Get motivated

Think about what it will mean for you if you do well in your studies. How will it make you feel? If you keep the end result in mind it will help you stay motivated.

You might like to find a quote or an image or something that represents success for you and put it somewhere you can see it while you’re studying.
5. Plan your time (and use it well)

It helps to plan when you will study and how you can make the most of your study time.

Use a calendar or a list of dates or a wall planner to keep track of exam dates and assignment due dates. Plan ahead. Space out your study time each week for the whole term/semester - don’t try to cram it all in the night before!

Do the hardest work when you’re feeling your best. Save the easy stuff for when you’re tired.

Set yourself a time limit for each task and follow it.
6. Know your learning style

Most of us have a preferred way of learning. Get to know your learning style and study in the ways you learn best.

Auditory learners learn by listening. If you’re an auditory learner you could try reading your notes aloud and discussing them with other people. You might like to record key points and play them back.

Visual learners learn by seeing. If you’re a visual learner you could use colours in your notes and draw diagrams to help represent key points. You could try to remember some ideas as images.

Tactile/kinesthetic learners learn by doing. If you’re a tactile/kinesthetic learner you could use methods like role-playing or building models to revise key points.

Courseworks at the University of Melbourne has a quick quiz you can take (new window) to see what kind of learner you are.
7. Use your notes

Taking detailed notes in class will save you heaps of time later. Re-writing and adding to your notes is a great way to revise what you’ve learned.

Check out this online Study Skills Library for explanations of five note-taking systems (new window).
8. Make your own study materials

Think up some practice exam questions or create your own flash cards to help you study. This way you learn it all twice: once when you make the study materials and twice when you use them to revise.
9. Test yourself

Don’t wait for an exam to test your knowledge – test yourself first. Get a friend or family member to quiz you on key concepts or offer to help other students with their work. It’s a great way to get confident with what you do know and find out what you still need to learn!
10. Take time out

You study better when you're feeling good. So make sure you eat well and get enough sleep. Exercise is great but don’t overdo it.

It’s also a good idea to schedule regular breaks when you’re studying and keep hydrated. You’ll study better if you take care of yourself.
Come up with your own strategies

Remember - these tips are only some of the things that you can do to get the most out of your studying. There might be other things that work even better for you.

Ask around - find out what your friends do when they're studying - maybe some of their tricks will work for you too! Maybe your teachers have some good recommendations too.

Whatever it is, whatever strategy you come up with, when you find something that works for you, put it into practise and go for it!

Answer 20

relax and stay chill u got this