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How to Study for Finals

Get ready to conquer your finals with this comprehensive guide! Learn how to manage your time effectively, use study techniques that work for you, and maximize your chances of success. Discover the power of flashcards, master sheets, mnemonics, practice tests, and study groups. Remember to only focus on what you need to review, know the test format, and don't forget the importance of silly rituals like a good night's rest and dressing well. Ace your finals with confidence using these expert tips!

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How to Study for Finals

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  1. How to Study for Finals YOUR GUIDE FOR ENDING THE SEMESTER

  2. When are Finals? • [Update]

  3. Budget your Time • DO NOT cram the night before • Divide the material into several sections a night • Reward yourself as you study

  4. Identify how to Study • Short Term Studying: info will not stay in your brain after the test • Long Term Studying: the info will stay with you

  5. Finding a Technique that Works for Me • FLASHCARDS: write words on one side, definitions on the other • MASTER SHEET: review your notes and condense material into 1 study sheet • MNEMONICS: for lists or orders, develop a mnemonic to remember NOTE: This usually only works for short-term learning

  6. Finding a Technique that Works for Me • PRACTICE TEST: Imagine what questions the teacher might ask. Try to answer it in the test format • RE-READ: Reread SELECT portions of your text. Especially look over chapter summaries at the end. If you can answer the review questions in your text books, you should be OK!

  7. Finding a Technique that Works for Me • ONLY STUDY WHAT YOU NEED TO: Don’t waste your time reviewing what you already know… Identify what you got wrong on worksheets or quizzes. Review so you won’t repeat the same mistakes!

  8. Study Groups • Invite several friends over; agree to keep conversations focused on academics! • Divide the material and review together • Set a reward for yourself after you meet the study goal

  9. Know the Format • Ask the teacher the format (true/false, essay, multiple choice, etc.) • Know what sections are worth the most points • Ask what materials should be reviewed

  10. Silly Stuff, but it Helps! • Get a good night’s rest • Follow the morning routine that works for you. (Don’t drink coffee if you don’t normally! Don’t eat a huge breakfast if you normally don’t eat much for breakfast.) • Dress well—if you look good, you’ll perform good! • Arrive on time • Go to the bathroom before hand: teachers will be stationed in the halls during finals, and you cannot leave during testing

  11. Java Cram • [Update]

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