How to Prevent Cramming

Cramming is the process of cramming facts into your short attention span in preparation for an impending exam. This has been shown to elevate stress levels and can cause anxiety and fear, making it difficult to absorb information.

Make time each day to learn for a few minutes.

This is, without a doubt, the most significant piece of advice on this list. When attempting to avoid cramming, time management is critical. You will spare yourself a lot of tension and anxiety the day before your exam if you set aside 30 minutes to an hour each and every day leading up to it to study. Don’t really pull an all-nighter if you find yourself cramming because you did not manage your time well enough. According to studies, attempting to study all night till your test is of the same efficiency as taking your test while inebriated. Don’t do it. 

Retype your notes.

This one may not work for everybody, but it has been found to be really beneficial for some. But don’t just rewrite them word for word. Reduce them! Make a list of the main points and subjects. When studying, repetition is a highly useful technique. You are pressuring yourself to remember the information if you redo your notes.

Study with people who are knowledgeable about the subject matter, not usually your best pals.

Everyone loves to study alongside their friends, but will it truly help you pass your exam? Often, studying with friends may be incredibly diverting and even slow down learning. This is a recipe for cramming. Choose someone in the classroom to learn with who appears to know the content well. If you are unable to do so, I would recommend working with a TA or a tutor. Trying to have a social life while studying is not worth jeopardizing your GPA. Studying with an individual who will push you to actually understand the content can help you avoid cramming and reduce stress before an exam.

Pay close attention.

 

When attempting to avoid cramming, it is critical to pay attention in class or to the information you are studying. If you put in the effort when studying and concentrate on what you have in front of you, readers will have fewer things to do later. Place your phone out of reach for the length of your lesson or study session. This will help you concentrate without being tempted to check social media or text messages.

Study wisely rather than harder.

 

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