Rule 1: Attend all lessons!
This may sound obvious, but attending all of your classes is key to improving your knowledge and skills, as well as being the most effective way to gain a thorough understanding and memorization of a topic. Memorizing a topic taught in class turns out to be more attainable because it is experiential, while working on a topic at home or in the library is likely to be more memory tiring. So if you can take action against it, seriously consider not missing a lesson at all. (This regulation does not apply to distance learning courses that have a different structure than a conventional course)
Rule 2: Write, write and write some more!
Do not spend your student life reading books and files, but commit to writing as well. You should be able to develop your writing skills through homework, homework and by regularly taking notes as you read and revise. Academic achievement is underpinned by mastery of writing. The more you write, the better your chances of academic success.
Rule 3: Pretend you’re a teacher/lecturer and ask yourself questions about every topic you cover!
Learn to look at topics from the examiner’s point of view, ie to recognize possible questions that can arise from these topics. Write them down and try to answer them. You cannot master a topic adequately without actually addressing questions about the topic. Questions are designed to encourage you to analyze and think critically; You can then fully understand and memorize a specific topic.
Rule 4: Do your homework! I know homework is tedious, but try hard.
If you have not completed and turned in any homework, it is important that you discuss this with your teacher/lecturer, who may be willing to agree to an extended deadline. For most undergraduate and graduate programs where homework is not common, students pursuing such programs should comply with Rule 3.
Rule 5: Try old exam papers!
Nothing prepares you better than experiencing and practicing a specific scenario before facing actual real-life experience. Imagine if the US government sent our most honorable men and women to war without having had simulated real war experiences and drills. The consequences would undoubtedly be catastrophic. Such an underlying principle also applies to academic examinations – students must complete examination papers under examination conditions, including being restricted to a specific time frame. The value of such a practice should never be underestimated, but neither should it be overemphasized. It allows students to become proficient in analyzing, planning and answering questions, sharpening their writing skills and improving their performance within a given time parameter. (Note that previous exam papers can be found on the websites of the relevant exam bodies.)
Rule 6: Take notes, draw diagrams and create mind maps!
Just reading is not enough. Learners should get into the habit of taking notes, summarizing, or jotting down bullet points. Some learners take extensive notes, rewrite entire paragraphs in their own words, and use elaborate diagrams and mind maps. Others may adopt a simpler style, but whatever approach you take will ultimately benefit your learning more than just reading.
Rule 7: Be organized!
Ensure that all learning materials such as notes, handouts, homework, assignments, etc. are organized in a timely and systematic manner. Keep a calendar and write down important dates such as assignment deadlines and exam dates well in advance.
Rule 8: Invest in purchasing raw materials!
To be effectively organized, it may be wise to make a list and then purchase basic supplies such as notebooks, memory sticks, folders, calendars, journal, paper clips, labels, extra pens, highlighters, etc. It would be wise to keep your study area tidy keep.
Rule 9: Manage your time as effectively as possible!
Time management involves a proactive engagement in meticulously allocating time to one’s activities in order to maximize one’s potential and productivity in desired areas of one’s life, such as B. in education to increase. The benefits of time management include successful outcomes and more time to relax or engage in leisure activities. Therefore, keep a detailed calendar and design a schedule where you can regularly plan and plan your activities, using a diary, a Word document or your mobile phone. Also, prioritize your activities based on importance, need, and effort in specific areas. In addition, you must take responsibility for your time management and try to avoid procrastination at all costs.
Rule 10: Meet other students!
Do your review, homework, and exam papers with your friends or other students who seem suitable for such an endeavor. Approach them and suggest the idea of a collaboration and see what they say. Check whether such an endeavor or the person or group you have associated with is appropriate and beneficial to you.
Rule 11: Implement the following specific exam techniques in the exam!
i) Make sure you have all the required materials such as pens, pencils, erasers, calculator, watch, necessary reference materials, etc.
ii) Read all preliminary instructions carefully.
iii) Read each question carefully. Reread them every now and then as you write your answer, especially if longer answers are required. This will allow you to look at the question from new angles, and it will also stimulate your mind, generate ideas, and keep your focus on the question.
iv) Create a time allocation plan in which you allocate a specific amount of time in relation to demand and the grades given for each question.
v) Create a response plan.
vi) Start by answering the easy questions and then tackle the difficult ones. Comparatively more time can then be spent later on dealing with the more difficult questions.
vii) Do not wait until the exam to use these exam techniques, but they should be used and practiced during your review, particularly when tackling previous exam papers.
Rule 12: Revision tips!
i) Allow sufficient time for the revision.
ii) Develop a plan and make it as visible as possible.
iii) Create a detailed checklist that allows you to check off completed tasks over time.
iv) Review the relevant syllabus and design your revision plan and checklist accordingly.
v) Make it clear to everyone that you are committed to your revision and that any disruption must be kept to a minimum. Turn off your cell phone.
vi) Use the Internet with caution and discipline and avoid diverting to more entertaining websites.
vii) Ask your friends for group review sessions.
viii) Read through previous exam papers and try to become familiar with their structure and inherent question patterns. ix) Try to answer as many questions as possible.
Rule 13: Last Minute Revision Tips!
i) In this phase it is important that you make a plan. You need to have a plan, even if you feel like you don’t have enough time to do it.
ii) Make a relatively detailed checklist.
iii) Review the relevant syllabus and design your revision plan and checklist accordingly.
iv) Ask your friends for group review sessions.
v) Learn new subjects solely in proportion to the time you have available – if you have several days you may want to delve into new subjects in a reasonably comprehensive manner, but if you only have two days left this may be it Case Consolidate existing knowledge better.
vi) Review past exam papers and try to become as enlightened as possible in the short time you have.
vii) Try to answer as many questions as possible.
viii) Keep calm and concentrate.
Rule 14: Talk to someone!
If you have personal problems, it is then highly recommended that you make an effort to talk to someone. The sooner you deal with the problem, the higher the likelihood of a solution, or at least a reduction in its impact on your life.
Rule 15: Come to the exam room as prepared as possible and not the other way around!
How do you prepare for the exam? – Just follow the rules in this article. Also, try to “evaluate” your own progress and development. Remember that nobody is perfect and it would be unreasonable to expect someone to follow all the rules in their entirety. Still, try your best. Each time you try, you inevitably increase your chances of succeeding in the exams. Finally, note that the above list is not exhaustive. You can also get valuable exam tips from your teachers, lecturers, other websites, friends and students. But be careful: Don’t just read them, but try to implement them!
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