ok i have a biology exam on tuesday, but i am very bad at revising i just cannot concentrate... read on?
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Shakira, by the looks of it you have a natural ability to retain information because you normally don`t revise. Stop stressing and relax, you are experiencing pre-exam nerves. Just imagine the body as a machine with the heart as a pump that needs to get fuel (oxygen and nutrients) to other components in order for them to function correctly, I wish I knew  what level are you studying at? I am a nurse so maybe I could help you revise in some way. STOP PANICKING! You will pass this exam. Use flash cards and put the word you are studying (ie)THE HEART at the top of the card and make basic notes, do this for all the relevant subjects, it won`t take you long and just keep going over them throughout the weekend. GOOD LUCK!!!
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study a little bit each day.  If your exam is tomorrow, try studying the things you think are 1) hardest 2) most likely to be on the test
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hey marina\nCHILLAX\n\ni. Revision tips\n\nDevelop a timetable to monitor your progress. Make sure you allocate adequate time for fun and relaxation as well. \n\nWhile revising a subject, practise writing. This would be an actual simulation of the examination itself. Plan your revision and complete it in time. This will give you a sense of achievement and build your confidence.\n\nWhile revising, vary subjects and their difficulty so you don't get bored or disheartened. Set realistic targets of what you can achieve in the time available. \n\nSpend as much time on recall as on reading. Practise by writing answers as you would do in the exam. This will help you remember the important points when you answer each paper. \n\nPractise writing answers under exam conditions. Take three hour tests, without a break in between, preferably at the same time as that of the exam. This will help your body clock adjust to the examination time and conditions. \n\nii. Time out\n\nTo prevent mental fatigue, take a short break as soon as you notice your mind is losing concentration. Stick to activities that do not break your study continuum during these breaks. Avoid television and loud music. You will then be able to come back to your revision refreshed.
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One of my professors told me this. He said to study for your exams during the day. If you have an exam on Friday, study Wednesday, sleep well on Thursday, and then study a little more on Friday before the test. This is supposed to help refresh you. If you're going through exam week, do the same thing, just try to focus harder on your studying. Don't stress too much, though. I took a final last year and I was so worried that I cried and stayed up studying all night. I made a 100 on my final, but I was so sick from my nerves. As long as your study for at least two hours and you do your best, you're probably going to do fine.
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Try writing it down, rewriting it.  Put into memory flash cards so you can look at them, write 5 bullet points and try to remember them, talk about them, write about them.  Test yourself, because you probably remember more than you think.  Be positive if you are positive you tend to remember more i have found.  Take a break if you have been working to long then you won't remember anything!  Take 5 Min's get a drink something to eat.  Don't read a book though it clouds up your memory of what you need to remember it confuses all the facts!!!!!
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Well study and review right before the test. It sounds to me that you need some improvement in your study skills! Try writing the info down or typing it out, it might help!
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the best bet is to sit up front (as much fun as that isn't) and take a lot of notes. also try and ask as many questions as you can. those things always help to keep my attention.
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Im in the middle of dead week...where it is study for finals all week with minimal activity otherwise.  I charge up with alot of snacks including my favorite stress food...cheesy popcorn.  I brew up a pot of coffee, take an asprin, and get about 3 hours of sleep.  Im not ready to go home though...because I am at home :).  Good luck to you and everyone on there finals!  Happy Studying!!!
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This is what I do when I'm in your situation:\nFirst of all.. you've started! Congrats. That's 3 less pages you have to do tonight!\nSecondly.. It won't be a crappy paper if you just sit down, say to yourself, Focus and Concentrate for a few hours and get it done! Remember, this is One night you might have to stay up pretty late just so you can get the 10 extra points and a good grade, as well as maintain your already good grade! I say go for it. I'm sure there has been many times you've stayed up late/pulled an all-nighter partying.. (which in anyones defense is a lot easier, laid-back and funner).. but you need this! Go For It! You will thank yourself in the end!! I promise.. --so long as you write it to the best of your ability.. also, if in the end you just aren't pleased with it, don't hand it in! Work on it some more and improve it and you will still get a good grade and be proud of your work! Good Luck!
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Write notes and make diagrams of your notes. Don't just read - you will fall asleep! You could also think of possible questions and come up with your own model answers. This you could do with a friend as long as it's a friend who isn't too distracting! Good luck with your exams!
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Set aside a certain amount of time each day to review the material from class.  Re-read and highlight your own notes for main ideas and major details.  If you don't have notes, but you have a textbook, you can skim each chapter and take brief notes now.  Some people work well in study groups where others can explain concepts that you may not understand, but some people can't focus that way.  Learn what is best for you by trying a variety of strategies--with or without music/people/etc.  It also depends what you're studying, but having someone quiz you out loud can help if you need to learn vocabulary.  Good luck!
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You are probably better off studying a little less and getting some sleep.  Lack of sleep can cause lack of concentration, and your brain will not be working as well as it could.  Maybe you could spread your studying out...start a couple days earlier.
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I used to have the same problem! I now use a summary sheet! \n\nIt's a sheet where you can write formulas and example of questions for your oncoming test! This is so that you can have a quick revision time at the very last moment before the test without actually cheating!\n\nMy teacher told me this and I got about 40 per cent better, now my summary sheets are more detailed and he lets us have a while to revise it before the test! It's great!
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You should try 'active study' methods.\nMake short notes and summaries as you read. This works for all subjects.\nRemember that you can only concentrate fully for between 30 and 40 minutes at a time and that the most productive time is the second hour of study.
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i have the same problem. what i've found to help is to listen to music. i have also found that doing it out side while playing with a pet or while talking to a friend help a lot because then you actually are concentrating but on two things. it should make it easier. or you could tryplaying a sport befor you do your homework.
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what i found that helps, is take notes.... even if you don't want to... or, an alternate, though i don't do it, bring a notebook, and halfpay attention, half work on some work,/homewrok/ doodle... whatever keeps your mind moving.... it'll look like you're playing attention. I reccomend talkig notes though... they'll help later.
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go over anything you are most unsure of first.\nwrite out your notes again and reread as many times as you can.\nif you need to know diagrams, practice drawing and labelling them without your books.\ntake a break for ten minutes every hour to let your mind relax.\nsleep when you are tired as overdoing it will not work, you'll be too tired to think in your exam.\ni did this two weeks ago and it worked really well, exam went like a dream!! \nbest of luck, take it in your stride, repeat to yourself "i can do this" positive mental attitude.