Five Tips for Exams

During exam season, students often feel overwhelmed, especially if they’ve never really been taught how to organize a study schedule.

Here are a few tips we find helpful and often share with our students.

1.     Gather Info

Gather all the information from which you are going to study… class notes, slides, and textbook. Sometimes studying can be haphazard, so organization of material is imperative and will give you a sense of control over your learning process.

2.     Set the Pace

Set the study pace at which you will review all units. Cramming might get you through an exam, but it sets a dangerous precedent for learning going forward. The more intentional you are, the better habits you are creating not just for school… but also for life.

3.     Stick to Schedule

Stick to the schedule. Don’t get behind. Don’t make excuses or let yourself off the hook. This causes stress and disappointment. Using education to create habits of discipline grows your character for future impact. Don’t put off growing in character until you grow up. Start now!

4.     Share Goals

Share your goals with a parent or some study buddies. Research suggests shared goals are more likely to come to life! When you team up for success with family members, it brings peace to the home and your family can celebrate your wins with you.

5.     Focus on Effort

Focus more on your intentionality, discipline, and effort than on the outcome of your grade. You are worth more than a letter grade on your exam. If you continue to create good habits, you will be a force for good as you grow in influencing impact. 

Westbrook Tutoring has a 30-year legacy of impacting the next generation of Canadian leaders with many highly specialized tutors who care deeply about helping your children reach their academic goals while entering into a trusting mentor relationship. 

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