Exam study tips: Study in short chunks.

. Take frequent breaks, but ensure that you focus for half hour blocks. Start studying early; dont cram. ind a quiet place; minimi!e distractions: turn off T", radio #quiet, calming music is okay$, cell phone, and computer. %et comfortable; grab a healthy snack. &ake studying as fun as possible. 'ull together all your notes, qui!!es or tests, class(ork, and home(ork. )cti*ely engage (ith your notes: o +e(rite ideas in your o(n (ords. o ,ot do(n examples. o -ighlight key ideas o .ote any questions you ha*e to ask in class. o &ake flashcards, and qui! yourself or friends. o Study (ith friends if you kno( this is helpful and not distracting. o ocus on re*ie(ing things that (ere hard or confusing for you. /n the day of the exam: &ake sure you are (ell rested Eat a healthy breakfast: lo( in sugar or caffeine, no soda or chips. ruits, *egetables, eggs, toast, lean proteins. Studies pro*e that diet affects concentration. 'lan to get to school early so that you dont ha*e to feel fra!!led or stressed. 'ace yourself. 0o the questions you kno( first; then go back and (ork on the harder parts.

 0ont lea*e any question blank. #)t least in my class, the exam grade (ill be used to tally semester grade. 1 point makes the difference bet(een an and a 02.$