How to Study & prepare for Exams?

Mood Preparation for studies Think positive, Enjoy the last minute preparations 1) Never fear Exams - Exam is just a reflection of what knowledge you have gained. If proper knowledge has been gained, you will not have to mug up. 2) Think Positive Positive thinking brings about positive vibes. Atmosphere of learning is created in the brain. 3) Be confident --- Believe in yourself -- Yes, I can. 4) Whatever work you do with the right mood, will be done well. This is because you will be able to put your heart and soul into it. You will not think of studies as a burden but derive pleasure out of the learning. (Even when going for a war, mood has to be created. For example, the music band plays patriotic songs to build up the morale of the soldiers.) 5) Develop interest in your studies and see the magic working. Learning will become simpler, easier. 6) As exams are approaching, enjoy your last minute preparations. Self Management Make Your Plan & Work as per the Plan (AIR, FOOD, WATER & SLEEP) 1) Eat well Not too much, not too less. Just a little less than full stomach. Eat nutritious food. Avoid/minimize junk food and fast food. Have sweets in less quantity. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Have a healthy breakfast. Do not avoid breakfast. Over-eating affects memory adversely. 2) What foods to eat? --- The kind of food you eat is very important. We almost never care what we eat. We either eat what suits our palate (what we find tasty) or whatever is convenient or just to fill our stomach. Have you ever thought of eating foods that are beneficial to your brain?.. Eat foods that boost your brain power like almonds, walnuts, dark chocolate, berries, vegetables like Okra(bhindi) etc. Have ample fruits & vegetables, whole cereals etc. Avoid potato during exam-time. 3) Get 6 to 8 hours of sleep. 4) Benefits of getting proper sleep (a)Increased Memory Ample sleep is the recipe for improved memory, which is especially useful for college students who tend to sleep less. Sleep helps your brain retain new information through a process known as memory consolidation. So, adequate sleep translates into better information retention. (b)Better Mood Lack of sleep can leave many people feeling disturbed. Those who dont get enough sleep are usually slightly irritable and dont function well in the morning hours. This is often is blamed on not being a morning person. Truth is though; anyone can be refreshed and be in a better mood as long as they receive enough sleep the night before. (c)Weight Control Not getting enough sleep can contribute to weight gain. Sleep helps regulate your metabolism, so make sure you get enough to avoid obesity.

To Sum it Up Sleep is very important for your health and can leave you with a more keen memory, a better mood and a slim belly. Always remember to listen to your body. When it demands sleep, give into those sagging eyes and find a quiet place to lay your head down. 5) Exercise regularly Running is also a good exercise which (a) clears your mind (b) is refreshing (c) feeling of well-being (d) health Benefits (e) better blood circulation in your body 6) Get fresh air 7) Keep hydrated Have 6-8 glasses of water

Time Management Make Your Plan & Work as per the Plan 1) Plan - Prepare a revision time table This is the first step to begin your revision schedule. You know how many days are remaining for the exam. Use this information to make a study time table. 2) Follow the Plan - Stick to the time table This is more important than even preparing the time table. 3) Set a study time
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Learn to read fast through training & save time. Avoid caffeine (tea/ coffee), especially at night. Plain milk / Saffron Milk is recommended as it relaxes the brain. Exercise 15-20 minutes, at least 5 hours before you plan on going to bed. Try and keep a sleeping schedule. Use earplugs if the surroundings are noisy. Do Bhamri pranayan before going to bed. It induces sleep.

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4) Stick to the study time Preparation for the Examinations - Do's and Don'ts before and during the examination 1) Proper study area Sit straight on chair or squat on floor. Table / desk important. Do not study in relaxed posture like lying on bed or sofa. 2) Study Hard More importantly study smart 3) Study different subjects by rotation through the day. Do not follow one-subject-a-day method. 4) Board exam students must solve previous years papers and model papers to get a feel of the exams. Also to adjust to exam time. Write neatly highlighting important points just as you would do in exams. Check the answers yourself / by your teacher and learn whatever you could not answer properly. 5) Just 1 day before the exam you might not find time to read the whole text book. So, read the notes made earlier and refer the text book only wherever you have doubt. 6) Do not keep awake till late in night before the exam day. 7) Do not study till exam bell rings. Keep your cool. Crack light jokes. This will freshen up your mind for writing the paper. Learning Techniques - Prepare strategy for studying each subject individually 1) Gather old notes. 2) Reread chapters. Do not try to mug up questions & answers. Understand the concept. Avoid guide books. Rather, raise your queries to your teachers. 3) How to read faster and more effectively? (Most people have a wrong notion that you will not understand anything if you read slowly. In fact it may actually be reverse. Do you know what is your reading speed and why higher speeds are important? If you want to measure your speed, it can be done free of cost at Magical Education. Call 9998287765 or mail us at info@magicalmaths-india.com) 4) Answer the questions at the end of the chapter yourself. 5) Practice subjects like maths, accounts, statistics etc. Look for easier methods for simplifying calculations (Vedic Maths). This will help to avoid silly mistakes to improve marks/grades. 6) Join or form a Study group Learning together & Brainstorming leads to better learning. This will lead to clarity of thought. 7) The 50:10 technique --- 50 minute Hour. Study with full concentration and focus for 45 minutes. Quick review in 5 minutes. Then 10 minutes break. 8) Things to do during the study break Anything not related to studies, like (a) Play short video games (b) Meditate (c) Take a small nap (d) Relax (e) Talk to friend/mom/dad/ sibling (f) Play (g) Watch TV (h) Go out in the garden etc. 9) How to Study -- 4R Technique -- Read, Review, Revise, Recap Read Daily what is taught, Review for 5 minutes at the end of chapter, Revise after 1 week & 1 month, Recap before the Exam. Concentration Techniques How to improve Concentration for focused study 1) Avoid Distraction a) Cut out unnecessary social media like facebook, sms etc. b) Eliminate distractions like phone calls, TV, radio, internet, etc during study time. c) Dont cheat yourself d) Use earplugs if it is noisy around your room. 2) Improve Concentration a) All of us know the importance of concentration while studying.. But the question is.. How to improve concentration? (Meditation, Yoga, Pranayam, Mental Exercises, Video Games, Strategy Games etc. There are many ways to improve concentration levels. Special Concentration Enhancement Courses are available) b) Dont schedule morning classes/ morning studies if you are the type of person party every night of the week. c) Take a 30-minute power-nap in the afternoon to get you through the remainder of the day. Memorizing Tricks - Short Term Memory (Temporary) V/s Long Term Memory (Permanent) 1) Use special memory improvement techniques. Do not take any memory pills. Then, how to improve memory? Many things we have already covered like Memory improving foods, adequate sleep, fresh air, exercise, etc. st 2) Also (Acronyms -1 letter of word like VIBGYOR, Symbols, Pictures, Number-Rhyme method, 4Rs, Visualization, etc.)

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