HOW TO STUDY AND PREPARE FOR EXAMS EFFECTIVELY AT HOME

Staying productive during the holiday — particularly with regard to future school responsibilities (i.e. studying for WAEC|JAMB|BECE|NCEE or professional exams) can be challenging. You have all the time free from homework and classes and it only makes sense if you spend it on sleep and television, right? If you feel caught in the trap of sluggishness, it is never too late to start getting productive again, especially now that the school year begins anew. Here are the best productive tips to help you get through the new school year.

1. Begin with the basics; get enough sleep: Sleep is a significant factor of physical development, and it largely contributes to our ability to focus. Many students do not get enough sleep, so make sure to aim for 8-10 hours consistently.
2. Eat healthily: Food, similar to sleep, affects the efficiency and development of our bodies and minds. Stay away from highly processed and sugary foods as they do you more harm than good. Instead go for foods high in fiber, omega fatty acids, or protein as they would help improve your ability to retain what you learn.
3. Determine whether you will be a digital or paper student (or both): it has been proven that some students remember things more easily by writing them down on paper, but some find digital notes easier to take and review. In the end, both options have pros and cons, so it is up to you to decide what methods/platforms you use to organize and plan during this school year. And if you intend to use the ExamGuide app for your studies, you will be happy to know that it is supported on all devices. All you have to do is download the app and begin use. ExamGuide is a CBT software designed to aid you in studying for any test or exam more efficiently. This app would prove important as the school year progresses, so keep it close to you at all times. To use ExamGuide, simply go to www.examguide.com
4. Don’t sit in the back of class. Sitting in the back of your class is a simple mistake that many students (in larger classes) make. The closer you are to the front, the more likely you are to pay attention to instruction.
5. Use ExamGuide: CBT software that is tried-and-true for so many. ExamGuide provides a free learning and testing kit that will prove a good study buddy for the rest of the school year. With ExamGuide, you get access to a free testing kit that will keep you prepared for upcoming exams. To use ExamGuide, go to www.examguide.com/offline and download the app to begin.
6. Schedule time to study: Time management becomes crucial in higher school, especially for homework or project completion. Allot part of your daily (or weekly depending on how heavy your course-load is) schedule to studying. This allows for more productivity and deadline awareness than simply completing tasks sporadically whenever you have an extra minute.

Productivity during the school year is not magic but with effort and the tips given above, you will surely have a successful school year.