How to quickly prepare for the test

Control work is an important type of verification activities. The final score for the subject often depends on the grade for the control, and therefore writing it should be taken seriously. Even if the student is confident in his knowledge of the discipline, it is better to take the time to prepare. We will tell you how to prepare well for the test and do it as quickly as possible.

Why do I need to prepare for a test?

The purpose of preparing for the test is to refresh already acquired knowledge or acquire new ones if the student missed the study of a topic. Accordingly, the more missed topics, the more you have to learn and the more time it takes to prepare. If the student is generally familiar with the basic material, you can prepare in a few days:

- recall key theoretical theses;

- develop practical skills (solving exercises, etc.);

- to structure the material;

- prepare yourself morally.

How to properly prepare for an exam

One of the main rules: you need to prepare not from case to case, but systematically. This will help the preparation plan for the test:

1. Collect the necessary material (a list of questions for the control + notes and textbooks where you can find answers).

2. Identify problem areas (what material from the program the student knows the worst, what topics he does not understand).

3. Work on eliminating problems (figure it out on your own or work out with a teacher, classmates).

4. Make a repetition schedule (for example, every day for 15-30 minutes or every other day for an hour).

5. On the eve of work, briefly repeat the most difficult places.

Features of the process will differ depending on the subject and form of the control. For humanitarian subjects, it is usually enough to study theory, and for exact disciplines or natural sciences, you will have to practice solving exercises and doing practical tasks. To prepare for the history test, you need to memorize dates well, and to write a translation, you need to learn new vocabulary and grammar rules.

To structure the material, we recommend using diagrams, tables and abstract plans: by forming them, it is easier to understand the material and remember it. The same applies to writing cheat sheets: even if you do not take them on the test, preparing them, you can repeat and structure the material.

The rules for preparing for the test will also help:

1. Get enough sleep. Only fully rested, you will be able to perceive the information normally.

2. Be in the fresh air: to start the thought process, you need to get oxygen.

3. Eat right: the feeling of hunger does not contribute to the active work of the brain.

4. Do not try to learn all the material in one day: set feasible tasks.

5. Get ready "with a fresh mind", and not when you are tired and want to relax.

These simple tips will help you prepare for the test while maintaining your health and strength.

Also, while preparing, we recommend that you arrange a “digital detox” and turn off your gadgets, or at least put them on silent mode. So you will not be distracted by notifications and constantly check social networks.

How to quickly prepare for the test

If there are a few hours left before the start of the test, and you just found out about it, you need to take emergency measures.

In this case, we can no longer talk about systematic preparation and gradual repetition of the material covered. You need to focus on those topics that the student knows the least or does not know at all and quickly fill in the gaps in knowledge with the help of a summary, textbook or the Internet.

In such conditions, you need to use any suitable time for preparation: a trip in transport, waiting in line, etc. At the same time, try to focus on the material, discarding anxious feelings.

What to do if you didn't prepare for a test

All is not lost, even if the student found out about the test 5 minutes before it started. And for this case, we have a few recommendations:

1. Don't panic because you don't know anything. In any case, you know some basics.

2. When analyzing questions, look for familiar terms in them and reason logically. State even the few information that you know, it's better than handing in a blank sheet.

3. As a last resort, carefully look at your neighbor's work or ask a question to Google. No need to try to write everything off: sometimes one phrase is enough to understand what the question is about and write the answer yourself.

If things are going really badly, and you feel that you can’t wait for a good grade, agree with the teacher on a retake and prepare properly for the new control.

Classmates or experts from the educational service can also help prepare for a test or exam. They will explain a complex topic, teach you how to properly draw up documents and quickly find all the necessary information.