Zion Culbreath Marias Elias  DAgmawi Begashaw  Sanajah Black man

1. spending good amount of time with the Course material, Reviewing all the materials before the exam

As an entire group we think that studying in detail for final exam is not accurate. It’s less time efficient instead we can intensely review the course material provided by the professor including the study guide provided by the professors. While reviewing the course material we need to make sure we give equal amount of time for the different courses. Instead of spending our time in one course we can do two courses a day. While we are studying we need to make sure we need a good break to absorb what we are learning. During the break we need to stay away from electronic device .Instead we can do long walk working out or calling your friend

Group 1

Mathew Francis

Mensur Muzyin

Fatoumata Diallo

Yvette Chambliss

Helpful tips we have done 

• Using your time to study periodically, throughout the week until exam time.
• Schedule when the exam is and start getting prepared ahead of time.
• Come up with a good cheat sheet if it is allowed.
• Prepare all the materials you will need to use. Find your exam location and time.
• Come early before the test starts.

What you should do 

1. Using your time to study periodically, throughout the week until exam time.
2. Get at least 7 hours of continuous sleep

Instructions

1. Find out what your exam dates and times
2. Write them down in your agenda or calendar
3. If you need any material for the exam, make sure to collect them before the exam date reaches.
4. Once you have all your materials ready, skim through the material and decide how many hours you would have to study.
5. Then, disperse your study hours in a way that you will be able to finish studying the course materials few days before the exam.
6. Start following your schedule and keep studying and make you’re on the right time track.
7. Few days before the exam, finish studying and start reviewing what you have studied and build up your confidence for the exam.
8. Then end it with a good amount of sleep ( at least 7 hours ) and a balanced diet to keep you energized.

1. Armani, Joshua, Soufian, Cjay

I just studied a little bit harder.Did some cramming before the actual exam.2.I think everyone should at least try to limit distractions and focus harder
3. A:Maybe delete certain apps, tiktok, instagram , limit hobbies to a minimum, go through all notes and pace yourself on knowledge you may have forgot or dont know.
B:Only Material you may need is ur notes,laptop,highlighter
C: Get into a quiet space, may need to go somewhere silent where you can think but not too comfortable so you wont fall asleeo.
D:Depending on when you actually start preparing or how little you remember about the class It could vary. But you should definitely try to dedicate at least an hour per class for each day untill exam day
4.Completed

Group 3

Meklit Abera

Colin Wright

Keith Slettedahl

Students feel immense pressure as the semester draws to a close and finals approach. My classmates and I reviewed the many methods we employed to focus on our exams during the previous semester. We all agreed that while studying, we should focus on one subject at a time and not move from one subject to another since our brains might become jumbled if we attempt to comprehend all of our subjects at once. It is easier to start early so that you have more time to finish studying and revising, therefore aim to finish one topic first before moving on to the next. Start with the one that most challenges you, then go on to the next, and don’t forget to give your brain a break.

So one way to do this is to physically separate your subjects into different sections, and if you’re studying outside, bring your specific subject with you so you don’t get distracted. The reason for this is so we don’t get tempted to open another subject if we get frustrated with the one we’re working on.

Reward yourself for achieving a goal in that topic, and last, select a study location that works for you. Experiment with different locations.

When preparing for finals, a good hack is to write out a detailed schedule for the week before and the week of finals to insure you are prepared. If you enjoy cooking, pretend that it is a prep list.

• Write out when and where your finals are in your calendar with any needed materials you would need for the final.
• For each class write out what concepts/formulas/theories you need to know to be prepared for your finals.
• Write out your work schedule, if you have a job, and plan studying time around that.
• Write out what you’re going to study and when and for how long. Make sure to schedule breaks!
• Be mindful of how you study. i.e. If you work best in the morning make sure to study before work/class.
• Find a consistent quiet spot for studying.
• Remind yourself why you’re in school to help you remain disciplined.
• Plan meal breaks/cooking time.
• Schedule 6-8 hours of sleep each night.

Group 2

Abass, Mohamed, David

Preventing Procrastination During Finals

The worst thing you could do in finals week is wait till the last minute to do things. From personal experiences, procrastinating could lead to you being totally overwhelmed. Things just pile higher and higher until getting an F is inevitable. This is why you need to take steps prior to all of the chaos of finals weeks.

1. Get organized

 You are more likely to procrastinate if you don’t have a set plan or idea for completing your work

1. Eliminate Distractions 

Put your in a non-compromising Environment so that you can maintain focus

1. Prioritize

Make a checklist that differentiates larger value tasks (Testing periods) from smaller value tasks (getting a haircut). 

1. Set deadlines

Set deadlines that earlier than the required time so you stay ahead of schedule

1. Take a break

Don’t burn out. Give yourself a break from studying every 45 minutes and do something interesting.

1. Reward yourself

Pat yourself in the back every now and then. It’s important to reward your good habits so that you have more incentive to strive at your best.

Group 1 

Chloe 

DJ

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1. Make a study guide and take notes on what you would understand for upcoming tests. 
2. You can make a study guide for upcoming finals. 
3. Eliminate all distractions 

           A.  Gather information from all chapters that you would be tested on. For math, you could write down all the formulas you may need to practice or when it comes to english you could write down vocabulary words. Also, you could highlight with a marker or underline with a pencil any important topics that you have a concern with. 

         B. You can prioritize notes from the chapters you suffered the most to chapters you suffered the least. With this format, it gives more time and understanding for the chapters. Also, even though you have more confidence in other chapters doesn’t mean you should not study for it. 

          C. Schedule times where you can go over the notes and study them. Find good times you could study for the tests, so like 4-5 hours before test day and 2-3 hours on test days. You would want to create a study guide for 24-48 hours. You should break down each hour to distinguish the times you would want to study. Also in between study breaks, you should take 5-15 minutes to relax your mind then continue on to the next subject. During your study breaks, you could go for a walk around your neighborhood or talk to a friend. 

          D. You should study in places that you feel comfortable. Gather any snacks like fruits, veggies, or nuts before going to your study environment to eliminate you from being distracted from hunger.  You could place the snacks right next to your study materials to make it easier for you to have access. If you have any electronic devices, you should turn off your phone or turn off any tvs that could distract you. Find a place, where it’s strictly off from friends or any family from being around you. 

          E.  You could create your own tests for the subjects. So, you could go through the notes that were taken and form each one into your own question. In addition, you could go to the web and search for you practice tests related to your studies. 

Stephanie and Jaslyn

1. Jaslyn says going to sleep early and drinking a lot of water helped her. Stephanie says to make sure to get enough nutrition and eat enough for energy. 
2. One thing everyone should do during finals is drunk enough water. 
3. a) 1. the first step is to calculate how much ur daily intake of water should be. First, you should multiply your weight in pounds by 2/3 (67%). Then, if you exercise daily then add 6 ounces for every 15 minutes of activity. Your final number will be how much water you should drink in OUNCES. If you need extra help calculating this link can help you easily calculate and convert into cups.  b) You need a calculator, water, a bottle, or glass to drink out of.  c) It would be helpful if you are near a restroom during the first few days so that your bladder can be trained to hold the water you are taking in throughout the day. d) You should be drinking the water throughout the whole day. Make sure to pace yourself to reach your goal. It is important to not drink all the water at once, because you don’t want to overcompensate for how much your body can handle, especially when you are first starting off. 

Hello, our names are, Ayanna C., Alyssa H., Laila T., Keith K., and we are group one!

One healthy thing we did during finals was study in a space that was meant for studying. These spaces included the library and other designated study areas that were located on the Clarkston campus. By studying this way, we were able to leave our stress at school instead of taking it home. We drew a boundary and we stuck to it. This way we didn’t have to worry about our peace being disrupted. (Laila and Keith)

Find time to decompress and intertwine it into your study schedule.
Step 1- identify something that is a stress reliever for you.
step 2 – make time to do this in order to relax and not overwork yourself
step 3 – during your study session when you notice your brain tapping out, know that it is ok to stop and take a break. (Ayanna and Alyssa)

As a group, one thing healthy thing we think everyone should do during finals is to find a designated study space and make time to relax once you’re finished studying there.

This means finding a quiet space, usually a library or another spot in the university that is made for studying, and staying there while you review for finals. You should have all the equipment you would use gathered beforehand and inside of a bag that is easy to place down on the floor. Your bag should have the essentials (books, notebooks, pens, multi-colored highlighters, and any technology you would use to retrieve online information.) and any non-essential items you deem necessary (snacks, headphones, laptop stands, water, pillows, etc.). The atmosphere should be calming and quiet, but if not use the headphones. This should take at least one hour and can last until the university closes. Once you go home, find time to relax. Go into your room, lie down, and sleep, or just take time to complete a hobby. You should get dressed in something soft and comfortable and you should always make sure to find a place you feel comfortable. The only materials you need when decompressing are things that you know make you comfortable.