I have to ace a 70 question test for my college algebra course… If I fail again I’m out for good.
I slept throughout most of the homework assignments (I have my reasons, work related issues) and I’m already on my second attempt at this course. This test is my last chance.
I’m looking for your best advice on how to focus and actually assimilate the information.
Each one topic is really easy on its own, but when confronted with 70 questions, each topic with its own caveats… I struggle to remember procedures, “side effects” or common tricks, e.g. I forgot how to factorize (x^3 +1) in the middle of resolving a fraction division and lost an invaluable half hour finding out how mad easy it was… I need to internalize such trivialities at my core on top of learning all the mayor topics.
And advice, tips and tricks to study? I have a good month to get ready.
A trick I was taught very young was to suck on a mint candy, and then when you actually have your test, to also bring a mint candy with you.
The story I was told is that mint causes the blood vessels in your face and head to dilate, so your brain gets a little more oxygen.
Then the olfactory and taste sensation being the same from when you were studying to when you were actually being tested on the topic can help your brain remember the information and recall it when it’s needed.
I cannot prove that this has worked, but for me at least I’ve always been extremely good at tests doing this and maybe that had some part in it.
That’s a good one, I’ll try this out
Looks for a mint candy that has mint or mint oils, not fake mint flavour, otherwise the mint theory may not be valid.