How to Study for FinalsHow to Study for Finals

YOUR GUIDE FOR

ENDING THE SEMESTER

When are Finals?When are Finals?

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Budget your TimeBudget your Time

DO NOT cram the night beforeDivide the material into several sections a

nightReward yourself as you study

Identify how to Study Identify how to Study

Short Term Studying: info will not stay in your brain after the test

Long Term Studying: the info will stay with you

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FLASHCARDS: write words on one side, definitions on the other

MASTER SHEET: review your notes and condense material into 1 study sheet

MNEMONICS: for lists or orders, develop a mnemonic to remember

NOTE: This usually only works for short-term learning

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PRACTICE TEST: Imagine what questions the teacher might ask. Try to answer it in the test format

RE-READ: Reread SELECT portions of your text. Especially look over chapter summaries at the end. If you can answer the review questions in your text books, you should be OK!

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ONLY STUDY WHAT YOU NEED TO: Don’t waste your time reviewing what you already know… Identify what you got wrong on worksheets or quizzes. Review so you won’t repeat the same mistakes!

Study GroupsStudy Groups

Invite several friends over; agree to keep conversations focused on academics!

Divide the material and review togetherSet a reward for yourself after you meet the

study goal

Know the FormatKnow the Format

Ask the teacher the format (true/false, essay, multiple choice, etc.)

Know what sections are worth the most points

Ask what materials should be reviewed

Silly Stuff, but it Helps!Silly Stuff, but it Helps!

Get a good night’s rest Follow the morning routine that works for you.

(Don’t drink coffee if you don’t normally! Don’t eat a huge breakfast if you normally don’t eat much for breakfast.)

Dress well—if you look good, you’ll perform good!

Arrive on time Go to the bathroom before hand: teachers will be

stationed in the halls during finals, and you cannot leave during testing

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