Student Study Tactics for the Upcoming Exams by Niki McNeil
The end of school’s first trimester is coming faster than you think. In a meer week, students will be on to their second round of classes for the year. But first: the dreaded exams.
Exams can be a stressful time for everyone. Although most students have three or four exams, students can have up to five classes to study and prepare for within this last week. So, how do kids balance them all? Here are some study tactics straight from other students.
Ava Tringali is a sophomore at Saugatuck. She commented that she had two exams in the upcoming week, one in English, the other in Physics. When asked to describe her study routine, Ava said this: “When I study, I turn on softer music, or sometimes just instrumental music, and do my best to limit distractions. I also can't study if I'm hungry, so I always eat beforehand. Also, if I'm burnt out, I take a break because you don't retain any real information when you're tired.”
Haley Rivera is a Senior this year, meaning that she knows what to expect when taking an exam. She makes these recommendations for the new Freshmen: “Since these are their very first high school exams, it can be very stressful. The most important things to remember are to start steadying ahead of time. Don’t cram at the last minute because it will just mostly stress you out. Also, find the study method that works the best for you, whether that be quizlet, flashcards, kahoot, or anything else.” She continued on to say, “Sometimes, even just studying with a friend can be more helpful than being by yourself, in your room, where there are a lot of distractions. Putting yourself in a new environment can greatly help you stay focused on the task at hand.”
With there being so many different classes and so many study options, students can become very stressed out. The number one thing to remember when considering your exams is to be confident. Come into your exam prepped and ready, with confidence in your own knowledge.
Goodluck to all in the upcoming week!
Exams can be a stressful time for everyone. Although most students have three or four exams, students can have up to five classes to study and prepare for within this last week. So, how do kids balance them all? Here are some study tactics straight from other students.
Ava Tringali is a sophomore at Saugatuck. She commented that she had two exams in the upcoming week, one in English, the other in Physics. When asked to describe her study routine, Ava said this: “When I study, I turn on softer music, or sometimes just instrumental music, and do my best to limit distractions. I also can't study if I'm hungry, so I always eat beforehand. Also, if I'm burnt out, I take a break because you don't retain any real information when you're tired.”
Haley Rivera is a Senior this year, meaning that she knows what to expect when taking an exam. She makes these recommendations for the new Freshmen: “Since these are their very first high school exams, it can be very stressful. The most important things to remember are to start steadying ahead of time. Don’t cram at the last minute because it will just mostly stress you out. Also, find the study method that works the best for you, whether that be quizlet, flashcards, kahoot, or anything else.” She continued on to say, “Sometimes, even just studying with a friend can be more helpful than being by yourself, in your room, where there are a lot of distractions. Putting yourself in a new environment can greatly help you stay focused on the task at hand.”
With there being so many different classes and so many study options, students can become very stressed out. The number one thing to remember when considering your exams is to be confident. Come into your exam prepped and ready, with confidence in your own knowledge.
Goodluck to all in the upcoming week!