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I’m your brain.

I’m here to help.

I’ll be offering you some ideas on how to use me more efficiently.

Studying Before the TestStudying Before the Test

Some problems with studying at Some problems with studying at the last minute:the last minute:

1) You’ll forget the information 1) You’ll forget the information later (like when you need it for later (like when you need it for your final exam).your final exam).

2) You won’t have enough time to 2) You won’t have enough time to get more help. get more help.

3) You’ll be more nervous when 3) You’ll be more nervous when you take the test.you take the test.

4) In some subjects (Math, 4) In some subjects (Math, Science) you cannot do well by Science) you cannot do well by cramming. cramming.

Brain Tip #1: It’s better to study for 10 minutes a day for three days, than It’s better to study for 10 minutes a day for three days, than

to study 30 minutes right before you take the test.to study 30 minutes right before you take the test.

Three ways to use your Cornell notes:Three ways to use your Cornell notes:

1)1) Cover up the right side (notes) and Cover up the right side (notes) and quiz yourself by asking the quiz yourself by asking the questions on the left.questions on the left.

2)2) Based on your notes, write more Based on your notes, write more questions that you think your questions that you think your teacher might ask. teacher might ask.

3)3) Explain your notes to another Explain your notes to another person using your own words.person using your own words.

Studying Before the TestStudying Before the TestBrain Tip #2:

Cornell notes are your study buddy.Cornell notes are your study buddy.

How to Relax Before the How to Relax Before the Test:Test:

1) The more prepared you 1) The more prepared you are, the more relaxed are, the more relaxed you’ll be.you’ll be.

2) Get a good night’s sleep.2) Get a good night’s sleep.

3) Eat a healthy breakfast 3) Eat a healthy breakfast and drink plenty of and drink plenty of water.water.

4) Get there on time!4) Get there on time!

Brain Tip #3: Your brain Your brain

recalls recalls information information

best when it is best when it is relaxed.relaxed.

1) Take a 1) Take a deep breathedeep breathe..

2) 2) Read the directionsRead the directions slowly slowly and carefully.and carefully.

3) 3) Read the directionsRead the directions again! again!

4) 4) SurveySurvey the test to see what the test to see what to expect.to expect.

When the Test Begins:When the Test Begins:

During the TestDuring the TestBrain Tip #4: Sometimes, the Sometimes, the

answer is in answer is in your brain… your brain…

you just can’t you just can’t find it!find it!

1) Try a Brain Dump – find a blank part of the test and write down as much information about the topic as you can remember.

2) Answer the easiest questions first – sometime working on these questions will help you figure out harder ones.

3) Do not stay on one question for too long.

4) Answer every question – even if you have to guess.

During the Test During the Test (continued)(continued)

5) In Math and Science, always show your work - even if the teacher doesn’t require it.

6) If you are not sure of an answer, stick with your first guess.

7) Take as much time as you have – it’s not a race!

8) Review your answers.

After the TestAfter the Test

1) Review your answers.1) Review your answers.2) Don’t just figure out 2) Don’t just figure out

whatwhat you got wrong, try you got wrong, try to figure out to figure out whywhy you you got it wrong.got it wrong.

3) Ask another student or 3) Ask another student or your teacher to explain your teacher to explain the answers.the answers.

Brain Tip #5: You must train your brain to learn from your mistakes.You must train your brain to learn from your mistakes.

Summary/ReflectionSummary/ReflectionWrite a summary of Write a summary of today’s notes and today’s notes and reflection on two things reflection on two things that you learned or that you learned or found interesting. found interesting. (minimum 3 sentences)(minimum 3 sentences)

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