Wildcats Study for Final Exams in Unique Ways
by Ella Oh
Final exams are the most significant challenge of the year because they cover more material than any other test . Many students are anxious about finals because they are not sure how to study for them properly .
He shared that many students will only make notes or plans before the exam , but they will not practice any of the knowledge or techniques they learn significantly . He continued saying , “ An ESL student who uses new vocabulary in live , unplanned conversations will understand what they learned more effectively than a student who simply memorizes a list of words .”
Ko Sukyoung from Grade 9 said she usually studies by looking through class materials from the year . “ I go to an English academy to improve my skills . I have a math tutoring teacher to help me with questions that I am not sure of .”
Procrastination causes some students to put off their studies until a few days before the exam or even one day before the exam . This results in stress from a lack of review time , and many people believe the stress relief gained from procrastination is just an illusion .
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Kitty Li from Grade 9 said , “ I usually study in a group because it can motivate me , and I can also communicate with my classmates .” She prefers group study to using a study planner because she believes her friends will help her bridge the gap between what she knows and does not know .
Journalism teacher Mr . van West said , “ Learning by doing is the most important method of studying .”
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