Kevin Kim's 20 minutes test prep

After each class:

At the end of each week:

One or two week before the exam:

Overview:

For this week, I would like to talk about my favorite strategy, the 20 minute test prep. This was one of the first strategies I have learned, and yet I still use it in most of my classes. In my BIO 121 class, and PSY 205 class. it has worked effectively for me because both classes are test based, and a lot of information is covered. I found that the 20 minute test prep organizes my time, and forces me to study little by little for any upcoming test. It helps me not cram information 2 days prior to my tests, and anticipating question helps retain information.

The Topic Outline was a great tool for me when managing my time. It showed me how much information I had to study, and it helped me organize my time to get all the readings and notes done. For BIO, I had a lot of information to study for compared to my PSY. That is why I put in more time studying for my BIO exam than my PSY exam.

Lately I found out that I retain information much better if I rewrite my notes. So, if I take down notes during lecture, I would retype them, and organize the information. This helps me reinforce the information, and keep it to memory. Also, I helped my friend with both BIO and PSY, and just by teaching him the information it was a great tool for me to reinforce the information. Overall, this strategy provides everything I have to do in order to do well in both my classes. It keeps me organized, and task driven to get everything done.