There is no doubt that the end of the semester is stressful. Final exams can make even the most confident student doubt their knowledge and abilities. There are things you can do to increase your final exam scores and other actions that sabotage your success.
5 Ways Students Decrease Final Exam Scores
1. Cramming for the exam instead of planning ahead and studying and reviewing the material over time.
2. Not getting enough sleep the night before. A tired break doesn’t function at peak potential.
3. Arriving to the test site late and/or disorganized. It is best to pace yourself and use all the time allotted for the exam.
4. Not eating a nutritious meal before the exam. Hunger is a huge distraction and can also cause a headache. Certain foods like oatmeal, berries, and eggs can even boost brain function.
5. Stating negative words to yourself like “I’m not good at taking tests” or “I’m going to fail” or “This is too hard” is detrimental to your performance. Encourage yourself.
DON’T DO THIS!
You may want to check out these other blog posts:
- 25 Ways To Get Good Grades In College
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- Get In, Get Out, Get Ahead for College Students
Nicki Sanders is an experienced trainer, group facilitator, and program manager. She has packaged her Masters of Social Work degree and over 15 years of work experience into Packaged For Success, a training and professional development company. Packaged For Success provides career coaching to college students, entry-level job hunters, and experienced employees seeking a promotion. Packaged For Success also offers communication and productivity improvement training for employees and supervisors and provides consultation on building sustainable, impactful, socially responsible community programs.
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