MRU's least anticipated news: when final exams are dropped
It could be the start of October, or the middle of February. Reading week, that time of the year for secondary students to rest after weeks of busy schedules and constant homework.
Newsflash, it’s already the middle of the semester, and the final exam dates are about to be announced. Here’s how to prepare so you don’t feel like you would have to pull an all-nighter for those info-heavy finals.
First, consider what has worked for you in the past. No, not cramming and sleepless nights. Think back; what makes information stick in your head? Not all study methods work for everyone, and not all study methods are long-term study methods. It’s important you do these once or twice a week at least so the information isn’t filtered out when you’ll eventually need it.
Here’s some ways to make studying feel less like a cruel and unusual torture method:
- The Pomodoro method: set a timer for 25 minutes to study. If something like a text message comes up, check it later. After the 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break. Repeat this cycle for four more times, then take a 20-30 minute break. Here’s a link to a YouTube video that explains this in detail.
- If it feels like you’ve been sitting in front of a screen for too long, you probably have been. Get up and take a 10 minute break, you’ll feel more refreshed to keep going. The American Academy for Ophthalmology has a paper detailing why it’s important to take a break from screens often.
- Don’t brute force studying, make it fun. Have a little treat after reading your textbook, or add a little doodle to your notes.
An test may feel like the end of the world sometimes. Prepare for it, at least you’ll know what to do when the time comes.
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