1. Do not cram. When you cram, you are given very little time to look at notes and textbook pages. It is unlikely to cover all the things you need. There is also no guarantee that you will be able to remember everything you read. Give yourself at least a week to study, and extend your study by a few hours each day.
2. Take notes when needed. Some ideas or facts are difficult to understand when studied. You can summarize these several times below. Then, try to write your own ideas without looking at the page.
3. Create an acronym to remember concepts. If you are trying to memorize a list of items, create an abbreviation to help you remember it. Start with a phrase that is easy to remember, and then shorten it - a series of letters with the first letter of each word. It helps to choose a proverb that is rhyming.
4. Avoid deflection. It may seem difficult, do not text, go to Facebook or call while studying. These are unnecessary uses of your time and you can devote more time to doing these things. You will be amazed at how much time you can spend eliminating this distraction.
5. Ask your professor for help. If you are really struggling with the syllabus, it may be helpful to ask your professor what subjects will be on the exam. Sometimes they may even give you copies of previous exams. Ask your professor to guide you through concepts that you are struggling to understand.
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