We at CHS all are aware of the constant barrage of testing that we have to get through these days. If it’s not the state-mandated tests in April, it’s Benchmark Exams every few weeks, not to mention AP exams, ASVAB tests, and the potpourri of other tests and quizzes, big and small, that seem to sneak up on us nearly every week. How do you prepare for an important quiz or test?
Students are constantly being distracted and brought off task with the most common distraction in this generation…technology. It is in a students’ best interest to stay as far from
technology as possible when it comes to studying for a test.
The basic tips to do well on a test are to: review notes, and to not get nervous. An interesting fact that students’ don’t know about studying is that it’s best to stay away
from the computer while in the process of reviewing your material. Only use the
computer when you absolutely need too. Students tend to get side tracked while studying
on a computer and log onto social websites and/or entertainment sites. Just be
aware to always stay on track.
The more you stay away from technology, the faster you will obtain the material you
are reviewing. Students don’t always look back at their notes as needed, and
that is a must to succeed in school. If a student knows what is going to be on
the test, they should practice problems/ study information based on the test so
when it comes to the test date, they will have the material understood.
Technology gets the best of people by distracting them but study has shown that video
games stimulate the mind. It may not sound like an efficient way to study but we all play video games, start off your study session by playing 20-30 minutes to warm up your mind. Then, get in your best meditated state. Pull out your notes and thoroughly analyze each section, review your questions and concerns and make an extra set of notes, preferably on a sticky note so you know it’s an important.
Review all your notes while playing classical music in the room. According to Classical Forums, classical music helps stimulate the your brains level of concentration and produces serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that assists the body to maintain joyous feelings. An interesting fact about classical music is that you can prepare for a big test or quiz and have fun doing so. The commonly known “Mozart effect” is a phenomena that suggests the improvement on the performance of spatio-temporal reasoning and short- term memory through the listening of complex music, this can help your brain maintain the information longer.
If students use these studying tips they will increase their ability to do well on tests and become a well rounded person. The main thing to remember is to have confidence in yourself, and go into preparation by telling yourself you will learn something new by the end of the day, good luck in the future and have fun studying.