Show v v- v vc J c R t A Few Hints To Keep From Panicking At Final Exams by Tami Silvester r 4 4 Final exam time is drawing near and many of us are finding ourselves panicking at the prospect t of studying for and taking those final exams 5 The following suggestions may help in making your time study-time more profitable and less stressful 1 HAVE 1 HA VE A SYSTEM Create a visual image of the information you are processing Use a pocket system in which you separate and store information that deal with the same themes It is easier to access the memories when the information is filed with other information that is similar in nature Find a code word key or sentence that will stimulate your memory and nd will help you remember the information 2 When you read the information over and over again r you will increase your term long-term memory of the subject and it will be easier to tol l' l rv f ji l' l i recall r 3 DUAL CODE ALL YOUR LEARNING The way in which you do this is to verbally say it first then write it down This helps you to use both sides of your brain and thus you will retain the information lo longer ger 4 4 SPACED DAILY PRACTICE Get in the habit of studying right after class and the last half haH hour of the day before you go to bed This is the time in which your your- mind will be more receptive to learning new information 5 S- PLAN YOUR STUDY ENVIRONMENT Do not always limit yourself to studying in quiet remote places You need to train yourself to be able to study wherever you are It takes concentration to study in a noisy atmosphere So plan to occasionally study in the cafeteria or on the Quad Your ability to Ie concentrate ate on the subject at hand will greatly increase 6 PRACTICE TAKING THE TEST If H you take your review questions and and- give yourself a mock test you will find that you will be more at ease when the thereal real I test testis is given 7 TAKE T CARE OF YOUR BODY A person who has had adequate sleep nutrition and exercise will also have a mind that is clear and receptive to learning Nothing can assure you an A grade in any of your classes But by following t. t 1 these th e s steps ps rou you wi will have havea a greater eater ch chance nce of stacking the odds in yow your our favor I Ian an and l making it through Spring Quarter with better grades and fewer head headaches hes' hes |