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<\/a><\/strong>Asia Tingle
\nStaff Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n
Jackson State University students will utilize various techniques to study for mid-term exams. Some college students will spend their time studying for exams with loud music and feasting on pizza and other junk food.<\/p>\n
According to www.cerebromente.org, all music isn\u2019t good music when studying.\u00a0 Classical music tends to have the most positive affect on the brain when studying.\u00a0 Rap music speeds up the heart rate, whereas classical music provides the right pace to keep both the blood pressure and heart rate on track.<\/p>\n
Pizza isn\u2019t a good snack for studying.\u00a0 Fruits, green vegetables, dark chocolate, green tea, foods high in protein, and plenty of water stimulate the brain and allow it to retain more information.<\/p>\n
Your study habits reflect your grades. So think to yourself, are your study habits going to help you excel on your midterm exams?<\/p>\n
Midterms can be a very stressful time of the year, especially if you have more than one exam in one day.\u00a0 About.com gives these tips to help you prepare for your exams:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Start early.\u00a0 By this time, you should have already been reading over your class notes.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Establish a study group or a partner.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Use old tests.\u00a0 Collect your old exams and quizzes. Make a photocopy of these tests and quizzes, white out the answers, and photocopy them again.\u00a0 Now you have practice tests.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Build up your class notes.\u00a0 Organize them by dates. Get with a study partner to compare answers and fill in any material you didn\u2019t have.\u00a0 Underline key words, formulas, or themes.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Use different textbooks.\u00a0 If you\u2019re studying for a math or science exam, use a different textbook or study guide that covers the same information. You may find better explanations.
\nOnce you finish studying,\u00a0 the day of the exam can be even more stressful. The first few minutes of your day will determine your performance on the test. Simple decisions such as deciding on what time to wake up, what to wear, and what to eat can dictate how well you will do.
\nOn the day of your exam remember these test-day tips provided by About.com:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Eat and drink wisely on the day of the test.\u00a0 Make sure you eat a hearty breakfast.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Don\u2019t forget to wear a watch. This will be helpful to assure that you don\u2019t spend too much time on one section.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Arrive early to the classroom.\u00a0 Give yourself time to relax before the test begins.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Look over the entire test when you receive it.\u00a0 Evaluate the test and determine how much time you will need for each section.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pay close attention to directions. Don\u2019t make assumptions.<\/p>\n
\u2022 For multiple choice questions, try to answer the questions before looking at your choices.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Tackle the essay question first.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Every time you skip a question, be sure to mark it and go back to it.<\/p>\n
\u2022 For defining terms, concentrate on themes and chapter titles.<\/p>\n
Goodluck on your exams!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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