2024-2025 Student Resource Handbook

9 Keep Calm Worrying about your exam will do nothing for you. Don’t panic! Focusing on the negativity of the situation instead of the test won’t help you study. A majority of the time, panic deters people from doing well on exams. If you should find yourself panicking, take slow long deep breaths (try not to hyperventilate), and repeat to yourself that you will pass the exam. Know What Material Needs To Be Covered Exams cover specific materials and subjects. It’s important to know which material you will need to study up on. If you’re unsure then never hesitate to ask your teacher or classmates for their help. Otherwise, you may be using what little time you have left to study incorrect information. What subjects will you be tested on? Are there any important chapters you need to cover? For example: What period in European history? Are specific dates important? Study The Important Topics First Core ideas, concepts, and skills focus your study time on the utmost important topics that you will be tested on, rather than scattering your attention everywhere. The specific topics that have been highlighted in your textbooks, review sheets, and all parts of lectures your teacher has stressed repeatedly are all clues as to what are the most important topics and components of the exam. Make A Study Plan It sounds simple, however, people who make a study plan are often more organized and have a surplus of time to relax. When creating a study plan, block off the amount of time you have left before the exam. Is it in a week, two weeks, or a month? Depending on the time frame, you can make your study plan long or short. Make sure to plan your time, and don’t put studying off until the last minute. It may seem tempting, however, being prepared will help you feel more confident when it comes time to write the exam. Figure Out Your Study Methods Use pictures, different coloured highlighters, and brainstorming to help you. Some people retain information more efficiently when it is in colours, other people may use pictures. Reading a wall of text will not help you remember the information you will need to know if your learning method is diagrams. Using tools such as flashcards may be dull, but they are a really great way to help you memorize what you need to know. Stick them in random places to sneak in study time. Find A Study Buddy Or Group Studying with others benefits everyone. Choose someone you know will help you, and not fool around. If you’re living at home, get help from parents or siblings. They can quiz you on what you need to know. Study groups give you the advantage of studying with people you know well, and available additional help. Memorize One of the keys to acing an exam is the ability to memorize all relevant subjects and materials. There are plenty of tricks you can use to help memorize information, such as poetic or rhyming mnemonics if you are an auditory learner, and visual imagery for the visual learner. Repetition is another common form of memorization. It will HUMBERLEA WORSHIP CENTRE 6807 Steeles Ave. W. Sunday Morning Worship @ 9: 00 & 11:30 am Tel: 416-743-5861 Web: www.humberlea.com Is gambling or gaming getting in the way of your education? We can help. For more information or to make an appointment please call 1-866-783-7073 www.haltonadapt.org MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 6031 HWY 7 Markham, ON L3P 3A7 Tel: 905-513-7977 Web: markhampubliclibrary.ca