{"id":66,"date":"2019-10-21T00:12:52","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T00:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/bellabarbiere\/?p=66"},"modified":"2019-10-23T15:03:50","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T15:03:50","slug":"how-to-study-for-midterms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/bellabarbiere\/2019\/10\/21\/how-to-study-for-midterms\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study for Midterms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are Midterms around the corner piled up on top of a plethora of group projects and assignments? If you answered yes, I am on the same page! it is important to find fast and efficient ways to study and memorize a bunch of information so you can be ready to tackle each exam that comes your way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take notes on all the lectures and highlight important pieces of information.<\/li><li>Pay attention and ask questions in class<\/li><li>Review concepts of each chapter and lecture before and after class. <\/li><li>Look for posted review and study guides.<\/li><li>Answer critical thinking questions on the material to test if you understand concepts that were discussed. <\/li><li>Schedule times to study in your planner throughout at least the week before the exam. It usually takes me a 2-3 hours a few times a week for each class to process information.<\/li><li>Make Flashcards or a Quiz-let as beneficial tools.<\/li><li>Create your own study guide with all the information, rewriting information is a good memorization technique.  <\/li><li>Organize study groups with other people in your class.<\/li><li>Attend review sessions provided and meet with your professor during office hours if you have last minute questions. <\/li><li> Take snack breaks, deep breaths and drink a lot of water.<\/li><li>Move around and allow your mind to rest every hour or so. <\/li><li>Leave time to get plenty of sleep the night before!<\/li><li>Eat a balanced breakfast before you walk out the door! Bring a snack and water to keep your brain at it&#8217;s best level. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are Midterms around the corner piled up on top of a plethora of group projects and assignments? If you answered yes, I am on the same page! it is important to find fast and efficient ways to study and memorize a bunch of information so you can be ready to tackle each exam that comes your way. Take notes on all the lectures and highlight important pieces of information. Pay attention and ask questions in class Review concepts of each chapter and lecture before and after class. Look for posted review and study guides. Answer critical thinking questions on the material to test if you understand concepts that were discussed. Schedule times to study in your planner throughout at least the week before the exam. It usually takes me a 2-3 hours a few times a week for each class to process information. Make Flashcards or a Quiz-let as beneficial tools. Create your own study guide with all the information, rewriting information is a good memorization technique. Organize study groups with other people in your class. Attend review sessions provided and meet with your professor during office hours if you have last minute questions. Take snack breaks, deep breaths and drink a lot of water. Move around and allow your mind to rest every hour or so. Leave time to get plenty of sleep the night before! Eat a balanced breakfast before you walk out the door! 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