It is that dreaded time of the year! Months of studying and cramming – all those moments of frustration boil down to these three weeks where you have to give your best!
When it comes to Board exams, we, at Pedagoge, believe that it is essential you adopt some smart study strategies. Since the exams are only a month away, you are probably already done with most of your preparation. To help you out a little bit further, we will be publishing 4 blog posts this month dedicated solely on how to go about your last minute preparation. (You can thank us later! :D)
We realize how stressful studying can get, especially when you are on the last leg of your preparation. Hence, we have curated a list of fun and creative study strategies which you can use to achieve your dream marks!
This is easily one of the best ways to clarify your concepts. If you teach a particular topic to your friend or family member, you will figure out your level of understanding about the topic. Be it a derivation in Physics or cell theory in Biology, mark our words – teaching always helps!
Research has revealed that we tend to remember visual images way better than words. This has proven to be an effective learning strategy. Why not get creative by drawing diagrams and speeding up your learning process? Getting a whiteboard can help!
We absolutely swear by this method of learning. It is super fun and super effective. Mnemonics essentially help you in remembering larger pieces of information by coming up with easy to remember words or phrases. Give it a try, you won’t regret it!
This is a proven technique to improve learning. When you read out loud, you don’t just see the information in the textbook but also hear yourself saying it. This helps you retain the information better than just reading it silently.
Using flashcards is a great way to memorize. You can make your own set of flashcards for different subjects by using thick paper (cut into smaller pieces) and jotting down important formulas, diagrams, short concepts, dates etc. You can review them as many times in a day as you want. Trust us, it works wonders!
There have been times when we just don’t want to read a particular portion in textbooks because of how dull it looks! In such cases, mark those portions with coloured pens, highlighters etc. You also can get creative and make your notes look colourful and interesting.
It can get difficult to concentrate when you are surrounded by mess. Keeping your study space clean and organized will definitely make you more productive. Also, make sure you have minimal distractions, adequate ventilation and good lighting to help you uplift your mood and study better.
There are numerous benefits of group studying, but only if it’s done the right way. Group studying not only helps you learn from others, but gives you a sense of relief that you are studying the right topic from the right resource. We advise you to give group studying a shot only if you are confident you won’t be wasting time by doing everything else apart from studying.
Well, it is impossible for students to do all work and no play. Relaxation is an important part of your study schedule. Try rewarding yourself from time to time. For example, challenge yourself to finish a chapter by a set time and then reward yourself with a treat or an hour of watching TV guilt-free.
We all know about the power of the internet. There is almost nothing you cannot find on the web. In case you are stuck on a topic and need help understanding it better, try finding credible sources online. There is a host of blogs and videos about everything now which can be of great help. Also, having said that, don’t spend time on social media or go away from the topic at hand because that can be a major distractor.
We understand there is a lot to review in the last few days before exams, but you must realize that your body needs adequate sleep to process all that information. Try not to stay up too late in the night. We recommend a minimum of 8 hours of sleep a day.
It is very important to make a practical study schedule and follow it diligently. In most cases, we tend to overestimate our ability to study in a day and feel demotivated when we fall short of our goals.
Board exams can be one of the most feared moments in the life of an Indian student. But, it is important that you shove the fear aside and devise a foolproof study strategy and be equipped to tackle anything that comes your way!
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