You're NOT cooked. How to study for & ACE your exams⭐, by jspark on YouTube. 12 min.
- Video length
- 12 min
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes to set up, then dai
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Stop planning 10 hour study days. Long sessions feel productive but your focus drops fast. Aim for a few short, focused blocks instead.
Skip passive tricks like rereading notes or copying them out. They feel like studying but leave little memory behind.
Cut your study time by testing yourself instead of reviewing. Close the book and write what you remember, then check it.
Separate confidence from correctness. After each answer, mark it right or wrong against the source, not against how sure you felt.
Keep a list of every question you got wrong and review that list first next session. Your weak spots are where the marks are.
Predict exam questions by looking at past papers and your teacher's emphasis. Write your own likely questions and answer them.
Do one full practice paper under timed conditions. Mark it honestly and note which topics cost you the most points.
Calm down before the exam. Breathe slowly, sleep the night before and arrive early rather than cramming in the hallway.
Tips and common mistakes
Rereading notes feels easy, so it tricks you into thinking you know the material.
Mark answers strictly. A half-right answer in practice is a lost mark in the exam.
Short daily sessions beat one long night, because memory needs sleep to settle.
Write down the questions you missed and revisit them at the start of your next session.
Questions
How many hours a day should I study?
Fewer than you think. A few focused 30 to 45 minute blocks with short breaks work better than a 10 hour marathon. Quality of focus matters more than total hours.
What if I run out of time before the exam?
Focus on past paper questions and your list of missed questions. Covering the highest-value topics beats trying to read everything once.
Does confidence mean I am ready?
Not always. Feeling sure is not the same as answering correctly, so always check your answers against the notes or mark scheme.
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