For many people, with finals coming up either this week or next, studying will take up the majority of their free time.
But it doesn't have to. If you study effectively, you can cut the time you are studying in half (that said, you can't flake off all year and expect to study effectively right before finals). Remember, study smarter, not harder. I suggest finding a quiet, clear, and distraction-free space to lay out your study materials and get to work, taking breaks as needed. It is important to rest and sleep as well, and many people forget this! Drinking plenty of water, getting at least 8 or 9 hours of sleep each night, eating healthfully (lots of fresh foods), excercising daily, and skipping the caffeine will keep your mind feeling sharp and ready to take your tests. Once your mind is sharpened, sit down, focus, and get studying! Here are a few study materials that I like to use for certain subjects. Good luck! 1. English. Personally, for the writing aspect of a typical English class, I use Word Hippo to find synonyms for vague or simple words. I like it better than thesaurus.com, but that's my personal preference. I find that it also helps to read sample essays online to get a sense of style or format for certain types of essays. (You can just do a simple Google search and a sample should pop up). Finally, for vocab, I like to use Quizlet, which has virtual flashcards. You can search for one already made by another user or make your own . Also for vocab you may find vocabtest.com useful if you can find your vocab lists there. WORD HIPPO SAMPLE ESSAYS QUIZLET VOCAB WORKSHOP 2. Languages. I love using the app Duolingo which has a variety of languages to choose from. It'll help you get in some valuable practice with communication, translation, speaking, writing, and building your vocabulary. I'd recommend doing a little activity daily. And, you can also use Quizlet (above) for vocabulary practice as well. spanishdict.com is also a great resource for studying vocab and especially for conjugations (I'm not a fan of Google Translate). DUOLINGO SPANISHDICT.COM 3. Science. I study for science mostly by reviewing notes, worksheets, and my text book. A handy resource when doing some textbook problems is a website called Slader. Most books can be found here, and many answer keys provide the explanations behind answers. I also recommend using Khan Academy resources. Whether you watch lessons or practice on the website, or watch video lessons on its YouTube channel, Khan Academy is really useful for drilling information into your head. Speaking of YouTube, I also love the channel Bozeman Science, and sometimes I find some useful videos on CrashCourse. SLADER KHAN ACADEMY WEB KHAN ACADEMY YOUTUBE BOZEMAN SCIENCE CRASHCOURSE 4. History. I am currenly taking APUSH, so most of my resources are specifically for that course. However, if you want resources for history in general, sites like Khan Academy and CrashCourse can provide you with resources. Besides reading my textbook and studying from it, I am heavily reliant on YouTube to reinforcce the information I take in. Gilder Lehrman, Adam Norris, and Alex Drake Mamie Hall all have resources specifically for APUSH. I find that watching the videos refreshes the information in my head and helps me with visualizing and organizing facts. The videos also emphasize specific themes or events that you may see on the AP test. Also, I use the webiste ClassZone for quick quizzes as a checkpoint, and the Gilder Lehrman website for the timelines which help me mentally organize events. Adam Norris also has a website with useful Quizlet links. GILDER LEHRMAN YOUTUBE GILDER LEHRMAN WEB ADAM NORRIS YOUTUBE ADAM NORRIS WEB ALEX DRAKE MAMIE HALL CLASSZONE 5. Math. I also use Slader with my math textbook (above). However, CalcChat has much the same features and is just as handy for math (although sometimes it's more reliable than Slader). For some of the more complex topics which are harder to grasp, I like to use the YouTube channel PatrickJMT which helps to explain the concepts in a slow and visual way. CALCCHAT PATRICKJMT sweet dreams. xoxo, s.k.j.
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