You go to class, you take notes, you pay attention in class. But that doesn’t mean you will do well on the next test. A few minutes a day studying, reviewing and learning new material can mean many points added to your grade. Whether you are studying for a Nursing Entrance Exam, Teacher Certification Exam [...]
Back in the 1960s, people thought that there was only one way to study for exams. As such, teachers advised students to simply read the books over and over until the material was committed to memory. While this method of studying for exams worked for some people, others found it useless. Fortunately, as studies about [...]
When you’re on deadline with a paper to write or some serious remedial cramming, the first thought is to turn to caffeine to stay awake. For some people, it helps. But is it a good idea? How it works: Caffeine is a stimulant. It makes your blood pump faster and keeps you from feeling sleepy [...]
Your midterms are fast approaching and you realize you’ve never had to take a test like this one before. How to study for it? How to prepare for it? Well, some easy steps to help are just common sense and remembering to allow yourself enough time to get ready. First, however, don’t panic! People have [...]