What are some study tips for different types of exams?

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Before the Test: Try to guess what type of material will be on the test. To do this, pay attention to any study guides the teacher gives out. Take note of anything the teacher seems to emphasizing particularly. Make up possible questions based on this information. Then see if you can answer those questions. Study every day, not just the night before the test! Instead of cramming, be sure to get enough sleep that night, and eat a healthy breakfast to give you energy. Relax before the test - do some deep breathing and stretching exercises.

During the Test: read everything carefully! Be sure you understand what is being asked - raise your hand and ask the teacher if you do not understand what any question is asking. If you really have no idea about a question, then skip that one and try again later if you have time. Here are some specific tips for different tests.

• Multiple Choice - first read all the choices for the question. There are usually one or two that are obviously wrong - cross out any answer(s) that you are sure will not be the answer. You will be more likely to get the question right now, even if you have to guess. Think about each answer carefully - some might be worded in "tricky" ways so that they sound correct at first, but are wrong once you read carefully. Think about any answers that are totally unfamiliar to you - they might be the wrong ones. Also think about any answers where the grammar doesn't match that of the question for the same reason. In "All of the Above" questions, if you know that even two of the choices are correct, then "all of the above" is probably the right answer. If two of the answers seem to be exact opposites, then one of the might be the correct answer. Watch for questions that state "everything EXCEPT this is true" - in this case, they are asking you to find one false statement in a set of true ones - check out the True/False tips for more hints with this one!
• True/False - in order to be marked true, every single part of the sentence must be true - if you find even one false part, then the answer is false. If a sentence has some sort of negative, like "Reading is not one of the three basic types of learning," then drop the negative part and decide if the sentence would be true without it - if "Reading is one of the three basic types of learning" is true, then the sentence with the negative is a false sentence. Watch for modifying words like "most," "many," or "sometimes" - these words might make a false statement into a true one, such as changing "All dogs live in families with children" to "Many dogs live in families with children."
• Word Problems - read through the question first to be sure you understand exactly what is being asked. Underline anything that seems to be information you will need for the problem. Jot down all the numbers, symbols, whatever that you have found. There should now be a clear mathematical formula or pathway for you - if you can't see what is needed, skip the question and come back to it later.

After the Test: don't just jump up and leave, or put your head on your desk for a nap!

• Read over any questions you had trouble with, and try them again
• Check your spelling and grammar
• Double-check your math
• If there is time, read over all of your answers - but only change one if you are absolutely positive that you made a mistake the first time!

Post-Test Follow-Up: once you have your grade, go over the test to see where you did well and where you did poorly. Keep your old test papers to help you study. If you have trouble with a particular kind of test, practice those sorts of questions in between your regular tests. Here are some online related links to help!

The Index Card Study Method:

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• Review your notes and readings often, so the material is "fresh"in your mind
• As read your book or notes, write down questions about the material you have read.

  Write down a "What does this term mean?" question any time you see a word or phrase in bold print in your book. Write down any question you remember the teacher asking in class. Write questions you think you would ask if you were teaching this section.

• Write each question or term on one side of an index card.
• On the other side of each card, write an answer or an explanation for the question or term.

  Put the answer or explanation in your own words whenever possible. Make the answer short enough for you to memorize without skipping any important information. If you have trouble deciding what is important, ask your teacher or someone who is making good grades to help you out.

• Shuffle the index cards

  (so you can't memorize any of the answers just because of where they are in the deck )

• Look at the card on the top of the deck:

  Try to answer the question or explain the termwithout looking. You can do this silently in your own head, or you can "quiz" yourself out loud if you like. If you know the answer, tell yourself "Good!" and put that card on the bottom of the deck.

  If you don't know the answer, turn the card over and read it. Put this card in the middle of the deck so that you will read it again soon.

Keep going through the deck of cards until you know all of the information!

Some Tips:

• Carry your cards with you everywhere.

  Use every little bit of time. Test yourself while you're waiting in a line, riding in a bus or car, etc. Quiz your friends, too!

• You will be sure that you really know the material if you can put it into your own words and explain it to someone else!
• Try quizzing yourself someplace where nobody can interrupt you.

Here is some more advice from WikiAnswers contributors.

• The best way to study for exams is by finding a quiet environment. Reading the material (that you need to study) out loud helps also.
• The best way to study is to complete assignments and readings throughout the semester, not try to "cram" for exams. Here are some tips: Take notes in class. Studies show that writing activates more memory centers than listening alone. After class, review the notes and/or rewrite them within 24 hours if possible. Complete any assigned readings and exercises. Arrive at class early and review last week's notes. Several weeks before the exam, schedule extra hours of study time. Divide the material into sections, and complete one section each week. Many people find reading notes out loud, or recopying them, effective. Try to think up questions about the material, or use practice tests online or in your text. Have a friend or relative quiz you on the material. Once you are sure you know a certain section of the material, cross it off your notes and continue to study your weaker areas.
• Be sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before the test, and eat a balanced, high-protein meal. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but teenagers need 10-12 hours of sleep in order to be really alert, and a high-protein meal will last longer than a carbohydrate one.
• You can get a good night sleep, and eat a good breakfast.
• Study skills: READ over all of your notes and material. MAYBE get someone to Quiz you Look on the NET for online tests and worksheets, or for a review of the skills
• Try to visualize what you are reading (stories, characters, etc.) and try to associate numbers with figures, objects, etc.
• Make quizes and tests for yourself. Read over your material and pretend you are the teacher - what questions would you ask on the test? If you do this right, often you will find questions you made very similar to actual test questions.
• Studying always helps, instead of cramming in a surplus of information in one night or a period before the big test. Just make sure you get a lot of sleep before the test. Make goals and if you can meet them, reward yourself for the hard work. When your sitting for the test, just take a few deep breaths to calm yourself down.
• Sleep is always important, but sleeping is like studying. You need to do both consistently, without tipping the balance one way or the other. This is extremely difficult because most of us have a strong inclination to sleep rather than study. If you have been sleeping through class, consider large amounts of study rather than catching up on sleep. Likewise, if you've been studying consistently, you will benefit much more from sleeping than studying. Go into the test with a clear mind, and it will be much easier.
• Do research with a friend and then have them quiz you I suggest you quiz them too because you will find You learn alot faster from teaching things to other people
• You could try writing up the things you have to learn on post-it notes and sticking them up around your room, once you know it you can take it down
• You should first study for how long you feel comfortable (lets say, 1 to 2 hrs.), then take a break. Maybe walk in the park, or sleep for about two hours. After that quiz yourself on the subject. If you don't know all the questions study for about a hour. Then, if you feel like you know a lot about the subject, quiz yourself again.

It helps to pray before each paper.

get your act together its never too late , wash your face shower just freshin up get all your points down understand them Biology is never about memorizing just know whats going and you will be fine