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Best Study Hacks For Exams

Student giving an exam
  1. Create an environment – Pick a study space, clear the clutter & pick a time

    Studying is a task that requires your full attention and, therefore, it’s important to consider where, when and how you chose to study. Pick a spot which helps you concentrate and keeps you calm. You should also keep your study space clean and tidy to avoid mental clutter that may cause distractions. In addition to picking a place to study, you may want to pick a time when you feel most relaxed and focused to maximize your efficiency.

    example of a neat and positive study environment

    Create an environment – Pick a study space, clear the clutter & pick a time

     

  2. Turn off your phone notifications and create a study planner

    Keeping distractions at bay and organising your study schedule are really important when you’re studying. Put your phone on DND, turn off your notifications and begin with making a study plan which might include topics to be covered, short-period goals, end goals and break schedules.

    example of colour coded notes

    Turn off your phone notifications and create a study planner

     

  3. Study smart, not hard

    Isn’t it a good feeling to have fewer and fewer things to worry about as you move forward with your day? The same goes for studying! It’s always wiser to start with the most challenging topics first so you can be to get them out of the way and give you a boost when tackling the next task. If you know how to study smart, you don’t have to work extremely hard.

  4. Get creative – Create mind maps, use colour codes & flashcards

    Studying does not have to be boring! To help memorise your work, you can use colour codes for different themes and topics, summarise your understanding of a subject through mind maps, and use flashcards for quick revisions. Creative learning can help you remember stuff more easily!

    example of a mind map

    Get creative – Create mind maps, use colour codes & flashcards

     

  5. Add humour to dull topics.

    sample of a humorous study notes

    Add humour to dull topics.


    Exam questions may be boring, but your notes don’t have to be. Keeping it fun makes everything slightly more enjoyable, and the same can be said for your studies. And it also helps you remember certain challenging topics that may otherwise be boring and uninteresting.


    What type of fish is made out of 2 sodium atoms? 2Na!

  6. After completing your study planner tasks, reward yourself with a break

    Student enjoying snacks after studying

    After completing your study planner tasks, reward yourself with a break


    Because you’ve been productive and focused for a long time, you should reward yourself by completely distracting yourself from your books and doing something you enjoy like eating a snack, playing a game, or simply relaxing. This will help you be more productive when you resume studying.

  7. Replicate your exam environment

    Download previous years’ question papers, prepare mock exams and time yourself! Before you turn up for exams, you want to be prepared and able to perform well.

    Best of Luck!

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