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Let’s be honest, trying to cram all that information in the textbook a week before your exam is not working out. Your study habits are simply not cutting it and it's time to reevaluate your study methods. It is important that try to figure out what study technique works best for you. We have rounded up the Top 6 study techniques that will help you study smarter instead of studying harder.  Comment the one you think suits you best. The SQ3R Method The SQ3R method is a reading comprehension technique that helps students identify and retain important information based on 5 simple steps: Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Review.  Survey : Instead of reading the entire textbook, start by skimming the chapter and taking notes on any headings, subheadings, images, or other standout features such as diagrams, charts and images. Reading the titles, summaries and introductory paragraphs prepare your mind to receive the subject at hand and allow you to orient yourself to how each chap...

Exams which require essay responses, test your knowledge and understanding of a subject matter along with your skills in reading and writing. In order to be successful in essay exams, you must know the material and be able to prove that you do. When responding, you must be specific and use the appropriate jargon and employ a reasonable organization that shows sufficient thought development. Although it is not a favorite among students, you do not have to fear these types of exams. Here are the top 5 ways in which you can approach essay exams and come out victorious. Firstly, it is imperative that you read the question properly. This is a common mistake among students. Carefully read the questions and instructions. Break the question into parts to highlight the key concepts and know exactly what you need to answer. Take note of the task word in the question. Task words include words such as analyze, define, discuss, outline, describe, evaluate among others. A list of task words and thei...

 Here is a list of the most  important Task Words and their Meanings Analyze : Break into separate parts and discuss, examine, or interpret each part. Explain : Make an idea clear. Show logically how a concept is developed. Give the reasons for an event. Compare : Examine two or more things. Identify similarities and differences. Illustrate : Give concrete examples. Explain clearly by using comparisons or examples. Contrast : Show differences. Set in opposition.  Interpret : Comment upon, give examples, describe relationships. Explain the meaning. Describe, then evaluate. Criticize : Make judgements. Evaluate comparative worth. Criticism often involves analysis. Outline : Describe main ideas, characteristics, or events. Define : Give the meaning; usually a meaning specific to the course or subject. Determine the precise limits of the term to be defined. Explain the exact meaning. Definitions are usually short. Prove : Support with facts (especially facts presented ...

  True/False questions often include specific information, particularly definitions, terms, examples and details. It would be advantageous to review information in small but frequent segments. True or False questions are typically well liked by students and well received, however, if you have any difficulties with these types of questions, here are the Top 5 test taking strategies when it comes to this section of your exams.  Approach Each Statement As If It Were True Approach each statement as if it were true and then determine if any part of the statement is false. Remember that for a statement to be true, EVERY part of that statement must be true. A sentence may appear to be true at first glance if it contains well known facts, however, if just one part of the sentence is not true, the entire statement is ultimately false.   Be Aware of Qualifiers A qualifier is a word or phrase, especially an adjective, used to attribute a quality to another word, especially a n...