How to cram for an exam

by Melinda Crites and Leeann Shane

During the time of exams, students have a lot  of stress on them because they have many classes and for each class they must learn a great matter of material. Having stress could lead to failing because you have to much to think about. That is why you must learn how to prepare and cram for an exam in order to get good grades.

It is also important to be very organized. Organize your time by planning out each activity to make sure you keep enough time to study correctly. Make sure to compare notes with a friend to make sure that you have all of your papers and are not missing any important details. As well it is a good idea to rewrite your notes properly and in order to make sure you are not look through improper notes that you cannot understand because in class you were writing to fast. Use folders in order to organise different subjects in a same binder so that you do not need to carry multiple binders with you at all times.

 When you are cramming for an exam you should never study late the night before your test before sleep is important factor to success. If you have a good night sleep the night before the test you will feel refreshed and  less stressed for you exam.a Teen usually needs around 9 ½  hours of sleep to feel fully refreshed for the next day.

To study efficiently it is important to study in a quiet place where you can focus 100%. The quieter it is the more you can fully concentrate and this makes your studying more efficient. Studying while listening to music or having your phone beside you and checking all your social medias and texting your friends is not the best way to study because it is a distraction and this cause you to think about other thing instead of what is on your exam.

Another way to study is NEVER leave your studying to the last minute because you will be so stressed for your exams that you will just end up panicking. You won't  know all the material learned in class. This is not the most efficient way to study.

To conclude, cramming for exams is really hard but if you organize your notes as well as your time and make sure to get enough sleep you will succeed your exams and get good grades.