Online College Students Cram for the Big Exam
The big test is tomorrow, but you haven't been studying. Uh-oh! Now you have to cram. It's not the best way to study, and experts say it's not a very effective way to learn. But if you have no other choice, here's what college students need to do:
1. Organize your limited study time
2. Get a good night's sleep and fuel sensibly in the a.m.
Try not to stay up much later than usual the night before the test; all the studying in the world won't help if you can't keep your eyes open during the test. Eat a good breakfast the morning of the test.
Fueling up with nutritious foods will help keep your nerves steady and your brain engaged. Leave yourself enough time to give the test material one last review before you leave for school, but don't look at the material after that.
3. Just do it
Take a deep breath, smile, and take the test. Try to remain calm and relaxed, and do the best you can. Even though you might feel like you want to give up your college education, stay focus till the end.
Online college students and regular college students need to make sure every second of cramming for a test is productive so go for it.
1. Organize your limited study time
- Find a quiet place to study. Make sure you won't be interrupted. Cramming takes concentration!
- Organize your resources. Gather your textbook and locate your notes and arrange them by topic or course section. Put your notes near any handouts or other course materials you received.
- Figure out what you need to do. Identify six or seven basic concepts that will be covered on the test and rank them by how well you understand them.
- Figure out what you actually have time to do. Tally up your total study hours and estimate how much time you'll need to spend studying each major concept, allotting the most time to the material you are least familiar with. Tackle the most unfamiliar concepts first, while you're still fresh, and save the material you know best for last. If you need to re-allot your time, donate more minutes to the lowest-ranked material to make sure you understand it fully.
- Work steadily, but take frequent five- or ten-minute breaks to conserve your energy and avoid getting overwhelmed. Take a walk; get a snack and some fresh air. Move around often to prevent fatigue.
2. Get a good night's sleep and fuel sensibly in the a.m.
Try not to stay up much later than usual the night before the test; all the studying in the world won't help if you can't keep your eyes open during the test. Eat a good breakfast the morning of the test.
Fueling up with nutritious foods will help keep your nerves steady and your brain engaged. Leave yourself enough time to give the test material one last review before you leave for school, but don't look at the material after that.
3. Just do it
Take a deep breath, smile, and take the test. Try to remain calm and relaxed, and do the best you can. Even though you might feel like you want to give up your college education, stay focus till the end.
Online college students and regular college students need to make sure every second of cramming for a test is productive so go for it.
posted by Jared Wash at 12:54 PM
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