Do's and Don't for Final Exams

Do's and Don'ts for Final Exams

There are many strategies to approach final exams. Below lists some do's and don't to remember as you prepare for final exams.

Study DON'Ts

Don't cram for final exams.
Don't study difficult material the night before the exam. Study it at the peak of your study time.
Don't study for a marathon length. Rule of Thumb: For every one hours of study time, take 10 minute study break
Don't assume you know the information by just reviewing notes. Make it active!
Don't use just one study technique. Make sure you spice it up!
Don't think that finals are the end of the world. It isn't.

Study DO's

Do reward yourself for hard work.
Do take short study breaks often (maximum of 15 minutes).
Do plan your study breaks. Unplanned study breaks lead to off-task behaviors.
Do plan what you are going to study and when you will study it Do make to do lists.