(Ep 14) TEN THINGS TO DO WHILE PREPARING FOR A TEST/EXAM

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This post is to help you prepare for your test/exam. This is not a substitute for thorough studying of your books. It is assumed that by now, you should have completed reading. This is therefore to help you remember.


1. Do a Quick Scan 

 Pick up the materials you want to cover. Gather them. Then, quickly run through them. Scan through quickly


2. Do a Slower Scan

Now, slowly scan through, noting the important points, the pictures, tables, etc. This is not a deep reading.


3. Thoroughly read only important parts.

Now take time to read the important aspects more thoroughly to full comprehend.


4. Use mnemonics

You can use mnemonics to remember important points. An example is using MR NIGER D to remember the characteristics of living things.


5. Paste some answers on your wall

Pasting some important points or terms written on paper on your wall can help you remember better.


6. Try answering likely questions or past questions

Your lecturer may have mentioned important questions. There may also be past questions. Try answering them.


7. Ask your friends/colleagues

Your colleagues may have noted points from your lecturer that are more important for the test. Ask them. Ask senior colleagues too. Don't be a loner.


8. Have some good/adequate rest the night before

Please, rest well for proper brain functioning during the test or exams. This is why you should not postpone studying to just a ight before the exams


9. Go in prepared

Go in with more than 1 pen. Go in with other required materials, eg., calculator, Maths set, etc. Prepare it before the D-Day. Eat something light. Better to have a wristwatch to enable you become more time conscious.


10. Go in on time

Don't rush into the exam hall. Be there like, at least 30 minutes to the time.


I know there are more tips, but I have decided not to exceed 10 of them. Let me hear from you. What step did you take before that worked for you. Let me hear them.

Remember the 5P's of success: 

Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.

May God help you prepare.


"Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men."; Proverbs 22:29


✌️ 💕 


Dr Tochukwu Onu, PT

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