Article on Learning and Reviewing

To do well on tests you must first learn the material, and then review it before the test serval times over. Here are some essential techniques to better understand the material you are studying: Studying Take neat, concise notes in class lectures and in your textbooks if possible. Review your notes within 6 hours after taking them. Review notes 2 times per day, every day before the test. Create flash cards and quiz yourself, or have someone quiz you, on the material at least 2 times before the test. Click here to see a sample online flash card. Don't stop quizzing until you know the answer to every question. Quiz yourself one last time within 3 hours of the test. Keep the material fresh in your head and don't lose sight of your goal. Random Tips Listen carefully to your teacher during lectures. Often times your teacher will hint as to what will be on your test, or flat out tell you. Jot these things down as soon as you hear them. If your teacher is a personable type of person talk to them after class. Most teachers love students who show interest in their material outside of class. Offer to take them out to lunch or get some coffee. Talk about the material scheduled to be on the test. Make sure you carefully estimate the amount of time needed to study. Students who lack time organizational skills are often caught cramming for tests hours before the test. Some students even claim to thrive on this style of studying, but with lackluster test results. Remember, the best way to study is over a period of time, giving the brain an opportunity soak up and comprehend the material on a level you can't get to within hours of a test. Create study shchedule outlining a few hours a day dedicated to studying.