Many people think that a good or successful student is one who studies diligently and gets good grades in examinations. However, being a good student nowadays means that he or she is able to balance his or her studies and social life and is always self-motivated and has a positive attitude. So here are some tips to help you to score in your exams!
1. Organize a timetable
Having a timetable helps you to balance your time between study and social life. It helps you to manage your time effectively and plan your activities ahead for study and relaxation. Taking part in co-curricular activities can help you to relax too.
2. Study consistently
Make a habit of studying 5-6 hours a day but do not study at the eleventh hours. Start doing your revision a week before the exam. Emphasis on the subject that you are weak in. Do lots of past year questions and homework assigned by teachers.
3. Pay attention in class
Sitting in front of the class will reduce distraction and help you to focus on the lessons. Do not hesitate to ask questions when you do not understand. Stay back after class and consult your teacher when you encountered problems.
4. Do not procrastinate
Procrastination is the thief of time. Complete your homework on time and never wait until the day before submission. Procrastination has a way of pilling up, when you realized you have a lot of work that hasn’t done, you will feel stress and frustrated.
5. Make short notes or mind maps
Do short notes and mind maps enables you to understand the topic of the subject more easily and help you to memorize all the facts. Beautiful notes can motivate you to study hard. Try to use high-lighter to highlight all the important points. Play with colors and be creative!
6. Form study groups
You can do group discussions with your friends in the library. This can help to grasp information more easily. It will be fun to discuss past year questions and do revisions with your friends. Sometimes it is easier to understand when your friends explain it to you, rather than you read it from the book.
7. Have a balanced life cycle
Have enough rest, sleep and exercise. This can help to concentrate better on studies after a good rest. Have a balanced diet and drink 8 glasses of water every day. Do not indulge yourself in high calories food as it can lead to diabetes. As a saying goes, "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy".
8. Be self-motivated
Set a realistic goal for yourself. Do not give up easily if you do not do well in the exam. Learn all the mistakes that you have done before. Jot down all the mistakes in a book and refer them from time to time.
There you go, learn up these tips and apply in your study to score well in your exams!
