Lesson #1 - How to study for tests

Studying can be sOOoOooOoooo stressful. So many info need to be absorb in a short period of time. I found a website that gave some helpful ways to remember facts, formulas and themes that might help you for your next test!

START IN ADVANCE : Do not leave studying to the last minute because it will only stress you out more and force you to cram! As soon as you find out you have a test, set up a schedule for reading, and write down the days you'll make note cards. Study the cards and review. By the night before the test, you'll be much more relaxed.

MNEMONICS : Think of Mnemonic Devices or funny phrases to remember hard concepts. For example, B-O-D-M-A-S which stands for Bracket Of Division, Multiplication, Addition & Subtraction. Example of Funny phrases is Bob Cries Never Open Fire! B-C-N-O-F which you could use for your chemistry test to help you with periodic table: B if for Boron, C is for Carbon, N is Nitrogen, O is Oxygen and F is Fluorine.

SING IT, SISTER : SOmetimes it helps to put things to a tune (Got this from the movie 'The Babysitter Club). Have to remember the names of the presidents in order? Instead of reciting it, sing it! We always remember the lyrics to our favourite songs so when you're taking the test, it'll be a piece of cake if you know the president jingle. (Like the memorising of Allah S.W.T special names)

WRITE IT DOWN : When you write things down, you're using a different part of your brain. You may not realize it when you do it, but writing can help you memorize. When it's rewriting your notes or making flash cards, try writing down what you need to know.

STUDY IN A PLACE OTHER THAN YOUR BEDROOM : Bedroom is where you sleep, relax and chill. Getting into study mode can be difficult in a place like this. Make the extra effort to go to a different part of the house or dorm. If you make yourself go to a quiet study area or the library, you'll be more likely to focus because you made the extra effort to go there. Plus, fewer distractions! such as cosy bed =)

TEACH IT TO SOMEONE ELSE : Once you feel you have mastered the material, try teaching it to someone else. Repeating what you know and breaking it down so that someone else can understand it will ensure that you yourself fully understand it.

GOOD LUCK~!!