Q&A for How to Cram for a Test

Make sure you get a good night's sleep so you don't feel tired during the exam.

Study in chunks of 25 minutes using the Pomodoro Technique. After that, take a break of 5 minutes; repeat the process 3x, then take a longer pause of 30-45 minutes. Do this for that one subject, then, when you feel that you have studied enough for it, move on to the next subject.

Keep your technology far away from you. Drink some water, eat some great food. Try and remember why you're cramming and how good you will feel when the exam is over and you've earned a good grade.

Try using a song, such as the one by ASAP Science (although you may want to slow it down towards the end, as it gets very fast). This one is good because it has the elements in order.

Separate the chapters/material into short, manageable chunks and study them one at a time. Make sure to get plenty of rest. Create a practice test (or ask someone to make one for you) and take it on the eighth day.

Divide the work up almost evenly between the two days. Using whatever methods of review work for you (flashcards, self-testing, reading aloud, etc.) try to cover chapters 1-6 on the first day. The second day cover chapters 7-10 and then try to quickly go over everything one more time. It's very important to remain calm, panicking won't solve anything.

Arrange your materials in a good order and make sure you know the pattern of questions that is to be asked in exam .Don't waste your time on same topic for too long. Read all topics once and then try to recall it all the second time, and that way you can cover topics with some points in your memory.

Use flashcards, go to bigideasmath.com and sign up (it's a tutor website), ask your guardians or parents for help quizzing you. Text a friend for tips. Do the problems over and over again so you can remember what you need to for your test.

Ask friends for pictures of notes, or files (if notes are taken electronically). Call/video chat with friends and have them explain concepts, formulas, etc. with you. Accept that you'll only be able to learn a small amount, after which you know to learn earlier next time.

Make flashcards and keep reviewing them.

Try writing some small things on your hand so you read it each time you look at your hand. This way you can easily do some other stuff while still studying for the test. Scrub it off before the exam though, or they'll think you're trying to cheat. Another approach is to use flashcards or to pin notes and diagrams up everywhere you spend time, including the bathroom!

Make up humorous things to go along with your facts. For example: Thomas Edison= inventing light bulb. Think about Thomas (Edison) as Thomas the train engine and imagine him crashing into a giant light bulb. It sounds stupid but it helps.

Draw them at least once. It helps you remember the parts. Number the parts/organs, and test yourself to see how much you remember.

Yes, it works, to an extent. You're much better off studying ahead of time and you shouldn't expect to get an A if you just cram the night before, but if you have no other choice, cramming is your best option.

If you feel prepared, that's a good sign. However, if you are still scared, do more review by going over notes, reading any bits that confuse you in the textbook, etc. If you think you understand everything, you may just have stress anxiety which is normal. Take a deep breath, and tell yourself that you're going to do great.

Divide your work evenly over the break so you won't be overwhelmed. It's best to study for a different subject each day.

Read over the test multiple times.

Try taking a power nap of about an hour or so. Then, when you wake up you should be able to study.

You should do 2 or 3 chapters a night. Try to leave a couple of nights at the end for review.

If you've learned nothing at all this far, you'll learn very little the night before. Don't do it again.

Gather everything you need and lock yourself in a room -- or tell your parents or guardian to make you stay in that room for a certain length of time. Bring a snack and water. Listen to music that won't distract you such as classical or the beats to your favorite songs.

You should cram as much as is humanly possible. Go through everything, and if you get really stuck, then look for a cheat-sheet on Google or skip it and move on. You should complain to your teacher telling her/him that you can't possibly memorize everything if they don't notify you about your exam.

Make sure your dog is fine with the first 10 minutes, and then if he has quieted down, put on your earphones and listen to music while you study.

It's probably not necessary to cram if you already know the topic well. Go over the things you're occasionally mixing up. Maybe have someone quiz you on them. Make sure to get a good night's sleep before the test, and go over your notes quickly one more time in the morning.

Just keep yourself away from electronic devices and other distractions, and find a quiet place keep your mind focused on how great it will be if you pass the test.

Don't study. If you are positive you have absolutely no time at all, don't stress yourself out by worrying about it. If you have some time, just flip through the worksheets.

Depending on how much time you have and how much material there is to revise, you may have to prioritize which test to study for. In the future, avoid cramming for tests. If you have three tests in one day, talk to your teachers. They are likely to be sympathetic and reschedule their tests so that they are on different days.

You can try to go through each chapter of your textbook (if you have one) and identify the most important points, key figures, dates, etc. Then, use that information to create your own study guide.

Make a schedule. Divide the syllabus according to the time you have. Try to finish a day or two earlier, so you can revise and ask your friends or parents to quiz you.

No, because you may not have time. It is better to study the day before and then go over it all in the morning.