First of all, shame on you! You must have missed the posting that explained that learning needs repeated and varied exposure to the material spread out over TIME! But here we are, so what should you do?
You will not be able to review every small detail. So first, go through the material and identify the major topics. Then, do the following:
- Write each topic at the top of a page or on a large (5”x7”) index card.
- Working with one topic at a time, go through each topic and outline the next level of topics, leaving some spaces in between.
- Go back again and write important information under each sub-topic.
- Do this for each of the major topics.
- Now focus on one card at a time and begin to learn the information.
Depending on how much time you actually have before the final you can go deeper and deeper into the material. If time, go back and reread your notes after reviewing your basic outline on each major topic. Depending on how much of the final is from the textbook, go back and skim the book, again according to each major topic you identified.
You should NOT
- Stay up all night
- Take no-doze or some other drug
- Panic
Next semester remember to review and learn your notes after each class! When it comes time for the final exam it will be a breeze!
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