Learn Well and Live Life
People with ADHD often have a difficult time with exams. Whether it’s because of distractions, pressure or carelessness, ADHD and test taking just don’t go well together.
Trust me, I know. I’ve never been diagnosed with ADHD, but I will say that I’m easily distracted. And that my leg is bouncing up and down as I write this.
But even with ADHD, there are things you can do to ensure that you do as well on tests as you possibly can.
ADHD is a relatively common neurological disorder that leads those who have it to have a shorter attention span and difficulty focusing.
Odds are, if you’re reading this, then either you have ADHD or someone you know has it. In either case, you really don’t need me to tell you what it is. What you need to know are some ADHD study tips, so here goes!
Let’s face it. If you’re in school, you’re going to cram.
Well, maybe not, but probably. In any case, you definitely know what cramming it is and you definitely have seen it in action.
We all know that cramming is not the best way to study, but we don’t really often understand why. I’m going to cover why cramming isn’t a great idea.
But then, because this is the real world here, I’m going to show you how to cram to make it as efficient as possible for those times when you do have to do it. [Read more…]
Focusing sucks.
There’s just so much to see and do all at once!
You can blame ADD or Twitter, but the reality is that focusing is hard for most people.
Whether it is for a test, for studying or for just normal life, learning how to focus is well worth it.
Fortunately, the Pomodoro Technique is a handy little study tip to help you learn how to focus, and it’s pretty easy to learn, too.
It’s hard remembering stuff.
I remember I used to really want a photographic memory. Now I don’t care as much, but it’d still be cool.
If you do have a photographic memory, why on earth are you reading this post?
If you’re like the rest of us, read on for two great memory tips.
They’re actually not strictly tips. More like systems, both of which go back to Roman times. But they work pretty well as study tips too. [Read more…]
By far, the most common type of test is the multiple choice test. Not only is it the format of choice for many teachers, it is also the format for nearly all standardized tests, like the SAT, ACT, PSAT, ASVAB and CLEP tests.
And not is it only the most common type, it’s also the most commonly screwed-up type. Honestly … multiple choice tests really aren’t that difficult!
Here are some quick study tips that will help you on multiple choice tests.
Everyone gets at least a little anxious before a test. It’s normal!
But some folks get more nervous than others. Text anxiety is definitely a monster to deal with, but it absolutely can be beaten!
Here are some study tips for overcoming test anxiety.