How To Study During Exams And Get Distinctions, by I AM KOKETSO on YouTube. 10 min 26 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 26 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes to set up, then dai
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
List every exam with its date and write down the topics each one covers. Put the list somewhere you see it daily so nothing sneaks up on you.
Count the days left before your first exam and split the topics across them. Leave the last two days before each exam for review and past papers only.
Block out fixed study sessions in your timetable, around 45 to 60 minutes each, with 10 minute breaks between them. Short focused blocks beat long unfocused ones.
Start each session by writing down what you want to finish, such as one chapter or 20 practice questions. Tick it off when done.
Study actively: close the book and write out what you remember, then check your notes. Make flashcards for facts and definitions you keep forgetting.
Work through past papers or practice questions under timed conditions. Mark your own answers and note every topic you got wrong.
Spend the next session only on your weak topics. Ask a classmate, tutor or lecturer when something still does not make sense.
Put your phone in another room or on airplane mode during study blocks. Keep water and a snack nearby so you do not get up constantly.
The night before an exam, review your summary notes and flashcards only. Pack your student card, pens and any allowed materials, then sleep early.
Tips and common mistakes
Test yourself instead of just rereading notes, because recalling information is what builds memory.
Study in the same place at the same time each day so starting becomes a habit.
Do not study new topics the night before an exam, as it adds stress without much gain.
Sleep at least 7 hours before an exam, since tired brains recall less.
Questions
How many hours a day should I study during exams?
Most students manage well with 3 to 5 focused hours a day plus short breaks. Quality matters more than total hours, so track what you actually finish.
What if I started studying too late?
Pick the exams coming soonest and focus on past papers and key summaries first. Covering the highest-value topics beats trying to read everything.
How do I stop getting distracted while studying?
Remove your phone from the room and study in short timed blocks with real breaks. Write distracting thoughts on a scrap paper and deal with them after the session.
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