subject: Learn How To Avoid Common Exam Preparation Mistakes [print this page] Who wants to fail? Moreover, who wants to fail at the exam? Everybody wants to show their best and get the right mark. However difficult exam may be, however uninteresting the subject is, a student has to be diligent in his/her studying. And in fact, if a student follows some simple steps, he/she will pass an exam painlessly.
Reducing tensions
Everybody gets nervous before an important event. For student, exams are of paramount importance. So, it is necessary to reduce tensions, lessen stress during preparation period and get down to the preparations:
Remember, an exam is just a chance to demonstrate exceptional knowledge;
Everybody gets nervous, it is ok;
Get some sleep;
Drink some tea or water. Do not panic.
Avoiding mistakes
Here are some common student mistakes that are made during preparations:
One may be worried about his/her ability to learn a large amount of material. So, a way out he/she finds is not to learn at all. Remember, better the devil you know. More than that, neglect of preparation may result in fail. So, take a challenge.
Another mistake students make is thinking that everything could be done during one day. This is not true. Preparation is a very time-consuming and effort-consuming undertaking. To concentrate one should put aside his/her video games, cell phones, magazines, etc. The next step one should do is to make books and notes his/her best friends for the period of preparation.
Another way to lessen anxiety is to be creative. As easy as that. It is necessary just to find some creative approach to studying. Make a quiz. When preparation is almost done, a student can ask his/her friend to fire questions at him/her. It should be fun and helpful. Use multicolored stickers for notes and books. It can also bring good mood.
The last but not the least student mistake is that he/she prepares for exams without any breaks. Cramming all knowledge to head may be very unnerving and tiresome.
Try to avoid those mistakes and be challenging and creative. Remember an exam is just a step to success.
