TIPS UPON TAKING THE BOARD EXAM

1.Take Notes by hand.
Instead of using your laptops, it is better to take note using paper and pen. Scientist recommend this because students who take notes by hand tend to process and reframe the information.

2.Simplify and Summarize Information
You need to simplify, summarize or compress the information. Use mnemonic devices like acronyms, as these are proven to increase learning efficiency.

3.Do not Multitask
An effective review is focused on just one thing at a time. So do not review while watching television, replying in a text conversation, or checking your facebook/social media pages.

4.Learn in Various Ways
According to research, different media simulate different parts of the brain. read your notes, books, watch youtube tutorials, check other online materials/resources or teach someone your learnings.

5.Check your State of Mind
If you are not in the mood to study, your brain will not be receptive of new information. You are only wasting your time. Make sure to put yourself in an ideal state of mind. Stay focus and have a drive to learn.

6.Study Break is Important
According to a research, taking a 5-minute study break every 25 minutes actually helps promote better assimilation of information. Your brain will absorb more concepts and the information will make sense.

7.Keep Asking Questions
While doing your review, you need to clarify what is already known, uncover what is unknown, and figure out questions you need to know.

8.Make Learning Relevant
Find ways to make your learnings relevant to you. If the learning is relevant, it is easier to retain and recall and it will also last in your memory.

9.Check the Learning Materials
Ensure that the learning materials you use in your review are really helpful an relevant to you. Quality over quality.