A new academic year or a new semester is a new beginning for every student. Every student walks in the campus with a new and fresh felling of acquiring new knowledge and information.
When the semester starts you have many moments or time to get relaxed but after every two and five months you don't even have a single minute to relax.
After two months of the new semester students have to bear some initial shocks in the for of the mid-term examination. Basically mid-term examination is the preparation for final shocks which students have to bear at the end of the term in the form of final or terminal examination.
On the other hand mid-term examination is also very effectual because it guides the students to make a perfect study plan for their terminal exams.Mid-term exam is also a type of introductory exam, an introduction to paper pattern way of taking exam , etc.
If any one wants to save him/herself from shocks should follow these tips.
Useful Tips:
Don't Panic: Turn negative thoughts into positive self-talk. The belief that you can succeed is a powerful exam strategy.
Organize Your Time: Make a list of everything you need to revise, and the amount of time you would require.
Rely On Text-Books: The text-book is of paramount importance. Do not replace it. Only supplement it with notes or assignments.
Analyze Previous Exam Papers: Try to access past exam papers and familiarize yourself with the type and number of questions; which topics carry more marks and which ones are important for short answers.
Rote Is Not The Route: Rote learning never helps. First understand, then internalize. Repetitive revision and writing down the points helps tremendously in the retention of facts.
Strategies: Change revision methods when one method tires you out. For example, switch from memorizing to reading; from making notes to asking someone to test you.
Beware of Burn-Out: You need recreation time to revive your momentum as well as your involvement. Set regular break times and stick to them.
Don't Take Peer Pressure: Avoid friends and relatives during the exam period. They can put you off, affect your concentration and also confuse your thoughts.
No New Information: Don't cram new information the night before the exam. You will not remember. No one can.
Follow A Routine: Take good care of yourself. Too much of fast-food and late nights, irregular sleeping habits or lack of enough sleep will seriously impede your concentration. Maintain a regular routine throughout the preparation period and exam dates and finally, always remember that the rewards of your performance will be in direct proportion to your efforts.
