Final exams are upon us for middle school and high school students. What can you do to help your child? Here are a few helpful tips.
It may go without saying, but proper rest and nutrition are nearly as important as studying.
Food tips for exams, according to startcooking.com:
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- Eat at regular intervals
- Snack on fruits and vegetables while studying
- Eating three big meals a day may slow you down mentally and physically
- Healthy breakfast is a must. Try cereal with milk and fruit
- The darker the vegetables, the better
- Eat healthy, balanced snacks like banana and peanut butter or baked potato with cottage cheese
- Keep caffeine and sugar to a minimum
- Stay well hydrated with water, green tea, fruit juice or milk
Test taking tips according to how-to-study.com
- Answer the questions you find easiest first
- Don't spend more than a minute or two on each question
- Use the process of elimination to narrow down your choices
- Check your work after you answer math questions
- Don't over-rely on your calculator
- Don't worry about other students finishing the test before you
- Take slow, deep breaths during your exams
Rest before the test, according to ehow.com:
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- Get two good night's rest before your test
- Avoid caffeine
- Stop studying two hours before bedtime
- Do not think about the test once you go to bed
- Take periodic breaks from the computer or text books
- Take a laughing break
- Listen to peaceful, relaxing music, such as from Atlanta based artist George Skaroulis
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