How to Not Fail Finals
Becky Smiltneek
Issue date: 12/9/09 Section: News
The holidays are approaching and Nick has been busy working at his retail job. He didn't get any homework done this past weekend because he went to see the latest action adventure movie. Now it's finals week and Nick has two papers due tomorrow and three exams the day after that. Needless to say, he is panicked.
Don't let this be you. Many students dread final exams and projects because they represent the last chunk of the grade they will receive for each class. Just the word "finals" can induce groans, eye rolls, and even physical stress in students.
However, as many seasoned college students know, finals can be managed and stress brought down to a minimum by following some simple studying guidelines. Lauren Below, a sophomore at UW-Waukesha, gave this advice: "Look at your flashcards and re-read your notes. Don't try to re-read all your textbooks. Don't cram." Angela Sanfelippo, a sophomore at Mount Mary College said, "Don't spend time on Facebook. Study over a course of time, not just the day before."
Time management is essential to your success as a college student, but even more so during finals. In her article "Study tips for Midterms and Finals," former professor at Colorado State University Naomi-Rockler Gladen said, "You have limited time to study and will have to choose what to spend the most time with. You could spend hours and hours on that math exam because if you do really well, you might be able to pull off a C. Or you can spend hours and hours on a history exam because if you do well, you've got a good shot at an A. It's up to you."
Maintaining a great study environment is just as important as managing time. Find a quiet place to study at home or hit the campus library. Ask classmates if there are any informal study groups forming that you can join. It often helps to hear other students' feedback and pick up studying tips.
When you begin learning information that you know will be on the final exam, start reviewing your notes right away instead of waiting until the day before the exam. That way the notes will be fresh in your mind and you will be able to remember most of what you need to know long before the actual exam.
Don't let this be you. Many students dread final exams and projects because they represent the last chunk of the grade they will receive for each class. Just the word "finals" can induce groans, eye rolls, and even physical stress in students.
However, as many seasoned college students know, finals can be managed and stress brought down to a minimum by following some simple studying guidelines. Lauren Below, a sophomore at UW-Waukesha, gave this advice: "Look at your flashcards and re-read your notes. Don't try to re-read all your textbooks. Don't cram." Angela Sanfelippo, a sophomore at Mount Mary College said, "Don't spend time on Facebook. Study over a course of time, not just the day before."
Time management is essential to your success as a college student, but even more so during finals. In her article "Study tips for Midterms and Finals," former professor at Colorado State University Naomi-Rockler Gladen said, "You have limited time to study and will have to choose what to spend the most time with. You could spend hours and hours on that math exam because if you do really well, you might be able to pull off a C. Or you can spend hours and hours on a history exam because if you do well, you've got a good shot at an A. It's up to you."
Maintaining a great study environment is just as important as managing time. Find a quiet place to study at home or hit the campus library. Ask classmates if there are any informal study groups forming that you can join. It often helps to hear other students' feedback and pick up studying tips.
When you begin learning information that you know will be on the final exam, start reviewing your notes right away instead of waiting until the day before the exam. That way the notes will be fresh in your mind and you will be able to remember most of what you need to know long before the actual exam.
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samueljaxon
Thesis
posted 2/08/10 @ 5:06 AM CST
Thanks for great stuff!
Zara
posted 2/10/10 @ 11:52 AM CST
It's really much more easy to do everything in time.It's easy to understand,but not easy to do,because for a student the best mode of life is to have fun. (Continued…)
noname
posted 2/11/10 @ 10:09 AM CST
Good advice, by it's so hard to follow it :)Everyone knows how it is important to manage your time but you start to think about this only the night before the exam. (Continued…)
Tim
posted 2/13/10 @ 11:59 AM CST
sounds like me..time management's not my thing.tnx for the tip anyway
alona karas
posted 2/15/10 @ 1:02 PM CST
http://media.www.wakobs.com/media/storage/paper1373/news/2009/12/09/News/How-To.Not.Fail.Finals-3851115.shtml
Don't panic ! Just manage your time before finals. (Continued…)
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posted 3/09/10 @ 12:51 PM CST
Trainings, trainings, trainings...What could I say more? =)
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