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How to Study for Finals

Get organized and prepare for your finals with these helpful tips and tricks. Learn how to create a study schedule, find the best study locations, and utilize effective study materials. Don't wait until the last minute, start preparing now!

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How to Study for Finals

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  1. How to Study for Finals Tips and Tricks

  2. Plan Ahead! • Write down now which final you have at which time. • Friday, 12/15: 7th period 1:56-3:30 • Monday, 12/18: 1st period 8:20-9:50 • 2nd period 10:00-11:30 • Tuesday, 12/19: 3rd period 8:20-9:50 • 4th period 10:00-11:30 • Wednesday, 12/18: 5th period 8:20-9:50 • 6th period 10:00-11:30

  3. Friday, December 15th • 8:20 – 9:10 – 1st Period • 9:16 – 10:06 – 2nd Period • 10:12 – 11:02 – 3rd Period • 11:08 – 11:58 – 4th Period • 12:04 – 12:54 – 5th Period • 1:00 – 1:50 – 6th Period • 1:56 – 3:30 – 7th Period FINAL

  4. Monday, December 18th • 8:20 – 9:50 – 1st Period Exam • 10:00 – 11:30 – 2nd Period Exam • You can leave at 11:30 if you have transportation and parent permission. The buses do not run until 3:30. If you stay, you report to: • 11:40 – 12:22 – Lunch (Everyone) • 12:28 – 1:08 - 3rd period • 1:14 – 1:54 – 4th period • 2:00 – 2:40 – 5th period • 2:46 – 3:30 – 6th period • During your “lunch” you have Study Hall in Café.

  5. Tuesday, December 17th • 8:20 – 9:50 – 3rd Period Exam • 10:00 – 11:30 – 4th Period Exam • Lunch – To Go Sandwiches for Purchase • Buses run at 11:30

  6. Wednesday, December 18th • 8:20 – 9:50 – 5th Period Exam • 10:00 – 11:30 – 6th Period Exam • Lunch – To Go Sandwiches for Purchase • Buses run at 11:30 • HAPPY WINTER BREAK!!!

  7. Make a Schedule • Step One: Decide the order in which you should study. (Things to consider: timeline, grades) • Step Two: Approximate how much time you will need to spend studying for each final. • Step Three: Mark a calendar with available times to study. • Step Four: Fill in your slots with names of classes.

  8. Make some time • Be realistic about when and for how long you can study. • Consult with your parents about family time commitments. • Consider your sports, clubs, job, etc. • Mornings, lunch periods, right after school, evenings, and weekends • Social life might have to be put on hold.

  9. Where to study? • Somewhere in your house • Media Center • Public Library • Starbucks • Paradise Grill • Friend’s house • Classroom

  10. Study Materials • Notes • Graded papers • Textbook • Other papers • Study Guide • Notecards • Pens, pencils, highlighters

  11. What to DO! • Locate study guide – highlight areas of concern • What if I did not get a study guide? Try to make your own by going through your textbook, notes and graded papers. Try looking back at the teacher’s blog. Make a list of units, and then add details about each unit. • Organize notes – highlight important info • Read over graded papers - highlight • Skim through textbook

  12. NOTECARDS! • Topic on one side, info on the other side • Question on one side, answer on the other side • Word/Term on one side, definition on the other side • Picture on one side, info on the other side • See the pattern? • You can color code them! (by subject, difficulty, etc.) • Sort them in different ways! (by class, urgency, etc.) • They are portable!

  13. Some “Don’ts”! • Wait until the night before the final and try to “cram” • Re-read every word of your textbook • Study with someone who will distract you • Make any drastic changes to your diet, sleeping pattern, exercise routine, medication, etc. • Ignore a study guide, review session, blog posting • Kiss, drink after, share germs with people who are sick!

  14. Some Do’s! • Get plenty of sleep! • Eat, stay hydrated, take good care of yourself! • Take breaks while studying! • Reward yourself! • Choose study partners wisely! • Choose study location wisely! • Make a plan! • Stick to your plan!

  15. The Day of the Final • Dress comfortably, in layers. You want options if the room is too hot or too cold. No one is trying to be cute during Finals! • EAT BREAKFAST! There are mountains of research that teenagers perform better after eating breakfast. • Supplies: #2 pencil, black pen, paper, etc. • Emergency supplies: water, cough drops, tissues, gum, etc. • Focus!

  16. Diva Day Productions Just trying to help you do the best that you can do!!

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