Success in re-habitation of
every student who appear for the task,
Most at times students fails not
because they don’t read or study nor brilliant, because they haven’t found out
the major problem of their failure in writing an examination, At times we ask
why then many fail. Major causes of failure is the inability to develop good
studying and listening skills, the establishment of many tutorial centre,
nowadays students stand in a great chance of passing their examination with the help of internet and intranet, but
it however that in spite of what are available the performances of students is rather
unbearable , there have been a time where
in an examination, student were not able to answer questions, not that
they haven’t been thought or
haven’t been solves earlier in class by
lecturer.
Why so? Because they had no good
and quality study skills and listening pleasures to solve their examination
threats, have you think of why we study, learn and listen? Because studying,
learning and listening never ends, even at old age, if learning, listening and
studying are not worth pursuing, why then do students get involved in the
trouble of academic activities?
Some worried and began think whether they were born to fail, or dull,
but not so this statement had since discovered to be an ancient irony as
learning and listening are the only solution to human ignorance (Isaiah 5:13)
and that may people die because of lack of knowledge, To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of
understanding;(proverb 1:2) A wise man will hear, and will increase
learning; and a man of understanding (proverb 1:5)knowledge is power, knowledge
is light. Listening is an important aid to learning.
Listening and studying lead to
understanding, it is important to ease an examination. There is no magic for
knowledge.
1. Tips for effective studying
Many author and dictionary defines
study as the devotion of time and thought to getting knowledge, or time and
effort spent in reading other to gain knowledge. Learning and studying
effectively ends neither in the classroom nor in a few minutes’ reviews after
lesson. It includes earmarking time for personal study, when and where nobody
will be on hand to disturb one’s attention.
The following tips are vital
i.
Choice a suitable place to study.
In your venue, there should be ventilation and illumination. The place should
be free of distraction
ii.
Chose a suitable conscionable time
iii. Decide what to study and for how long at least 45minutes break and read wisely
iv.
Study using the SQ3R (Survey,
Question, Read, Recall, Recite) method. This method is generally accepted
worldwide, has been tested and it enhance your ability to retain what you have learnt.
v.
Improve your brain through the use of memory
improvement devices (MID).
M.I.Ds are systems
that aid retention and recalling, thus making remembering easy. Meeting up new
people with new ideas, associating, relationship, use of formula, use of
rhythm, mnemonics and private personal study will contribute a lot to your in
life. Success, it makes you rich (in knowledge, finance, possessions etc) it brings
opportunities and privileges in any where you find
yourself. It will enable you realize your future goals.
2.
Listening
method : listening is a means of acquiring new
knowledge by hearing attentively, this can either be by experiment( trails and
errors) or by practicing what you have
learnt, one can learn by experience, observation, imitating others or by self
practice.
How can I listen attentively? The following are signposts to effective
listening.
i.
Interest: before anything can be
understood, requires your full interest, and your desire and acquisition of
that particular knowledge should spur you to constant action toward achieving
it.
ii.
Decision: you must have interest with
the decision you chose in listening.
iii.
Action: this should be done after
decision in order to achieve anything worthwhile. Decision without an action is
as good as dead.
iv.
Adjustment: you can recycle other
things, but you can recycle your time. Use your time wisely
v.
Repetition: go through what you
learnt or what you have been thought.
3. Strategy for revision
Revision is last and foremost thing
you need to do, the more you revise what you have learnt the difficult you
forget, and can perfect your knowledge in examination time .research as shown
that frequent revision, practice, tests, and examination enhance knowledge. Whereas practice make perfect.
The following are some prescriptions for purposeful revision.
Since then that no human has ever
recycle a wasted time. You need to do this
1.
Create a suitable time table for
revision
2.
Revision should only base on
essential note and portion of your books, articles and handout
3.
Recite on what you have red
4.
Try memorize vital points
5.
Also go through other past questions
related to the subject.
6.
Topics on which the lecturer spend
much time on or place more emphasis on should be carefully noted they may be
useful.
7.
Do not isolate yourself from other
students, but carefully avoid being preoccupied by conversations.
8.
Purposeful group discussion and group work help
9.
Read your notes until you are told to
put your note books away in the examination
10.
Pray as you work( revise) ever
trusting GOD
4. How to pass
courses/ exams
Before you do your first test, take a break. You must be in good mental
condition before going into an exam.
Avoid studying two hours or less
before the exam.
Arrive on time to the exam, make sure
you have much time you need, go with all writing material needed for the exam.
Don’t consume caffeine unless to stay
conscious. Caffeine will scatter your thought, but also keep your eyes open if
needed.
Once you get the question paper, read
it over completely before you begin. Attempt the easier question and later the
harder ones. Pay attention to content of any question you are answering
carefully. Don’t ask anybody unless your
invigilator if you don’t understand any question, and never copy from your site
mate or anyone else. Survey any objectives question to find out
i.
Knowing the content of what the
question is asking of.
ii.
Answering easy question first
iii.
Picking out point that may also be
use in essay part
iv.
Reading other types of questions
v.
Reading multiple answer question
5. Way to
answer essay question
Answering essay question has more
than objectives which we all know. Planning your time in answering essay
questions is more important than in objective type test. The general rule is not to get carried away
on one or two questions the extent that you cannot answer those other questions
in the time allowed. Read through the entire examination first, get a feel of
the questions you are expected to answer. If the exam allows you to choose from
number of questions, then be sure to number your answer exactly to match the
questions.
When you follow directions for
an answer exam, pay full attention to the key words the instructor has
included. Such as describe, compare, list, contrast and outline” they all have
special meaning. Don’t write opposite of what you are told to do.
Understanding the key
words in examination
a.
Discuss: it means to examine
something fully and writing about positively and negatively from all sides
b.
Describe: it ask you to state the
appearance of something or give major characteristic or aspects of something.
c.
Outline: it asks you to indicate the main
feature or essential characteristics of something. Usually good in writing
essay
d.
Comment: it ask you to give your
views about something, whether you concord with it or not.
After you have selected the list of question you want to answered,
choose the ones you know most. With this
you can also prepare an outline for
your answer, it will help you remember important points and facts to be
included in your response to any question. Good handwriting is absolute the
best to make your work look clean and clear, and remember your grammar,
punctuation, and spelling them carefully.
And GOD helping us
Good
luck
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