en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:05:49 GMT 15 By Sarah Seyfried
The school year is quickly speeding to an end, but before you get too relaxed remember that second semester exams are also right around the corner. It is very tempting to want to get lazy in the weeks counting down to summer break, but students shouldn’t forget that school still isn’t over and teachers will still expect their focus and hard work. To make sure you don’t let your work and attention slip during the final weeks of school, remember to study. Exams cram two quarters, sometimes four quarters, worth of material into one huge test, and even if you feel confident in a subject area, it won’t hurt to brush up on old material. You don’t want to get trapped in the situation where you knew the answers when you were first learning about it, but now you have since forgotten. Studying for exams may seem overwhelming—there is so much material and many people don’t know just where to start. To start you can review old test questions. Many teachers recycle old test questions on their exams, so by studying old tests it’s really like getting a sneak peek into the exam. Another suggestion for exams with written portions, such as for English and foreign language, is to review grammar. Even if your use of words and ideas are impressive, poor grammar and misspelling can drastically take away from your score. In English and history, it is also important to tie in references to literary works or historic events in your essays. This shows your teacher what you learned and demonstrates your ability to apply what you know into a useful form. For science and math, brush up on old problem-solving skills, and look back at terms you were quizzed on before. Practice math problems that require you to use different formulas, and make sure to never be afraid to ask for help from your teacher. If you follow these simple steps to studying for exams, you have no reason to worry or stress. You’ll be able to finish every exam with a little time to daydream, and before you know it it’ll be 8th bell exam and you’ll be done for the year. You’ll be free to do whatever you want without the stress of school and return to the summer’s reign of relaxation and fun. ]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 13:46:00 GMT