<p>I use the Loki method and cramming stuff, i.e REA Crash Courses</p>
<p>@theskittlebug </p>
<p>I will definitely try that! Thanks.</p>
<p>And thanks for every ones response! </p>
<p>@Parampreet
cool, that helped me quite a bit this year. Add some examples too because theorems and facts can be quite dry.</p>
<p>I make flash cards on Quizlet for some things. I have a tendency to zone out when I read, no matter how interesting it is, so a lot of times I study by reading my notes or the textbook out loud to myself. And I usually try to find YouTube videos to dumb things down for me. It’s best to try and remember as much as you can the first time you hear something, though. If I’m really listening and doing the homework (without looking at the answers in the back of the book first), I don’t usually have to study much in addition to that. </p>
<p>[I’ll be serious this time] For calc or science, I separate my notes into categories: first, I create new sections in my notebook by topic, and put labelled tabs at the top to find topics easily. I write class notes on the right-hand pages with references to figures, examples, and equations. On the left-hand page, I label every figure and example (like you’d see in a textbook: fig 2-1, fig 2-2; ex 2-1, ex 2-2, etc.) The first number is the number of the day we’re taking notes on the topic (for example, the second day of taking notes on Gaussian surfaces is a 2) and the second number is the number of the figure or example (the second example of the day would be a 2, so ex. 2-2). This makes it easy to refer to in my notes “And this thing works like this (ex. 3-1)”. Also, I make a massive equation sheet in four columns: first is the equation (with necessary, minor notes), it’s units, the written out name of what’s it’s solving for (like, total magnetic field) and then where we learned it - if it was in a class lecture, I put the date on which we learned it, and if it’s in the book, I write the page number. I label equations like I do everything else: eq. 1-1, eq. 2-1, etc. In my notes, I never write actual equations. That way I don’t have to go digging if I just need to find a specific formula to memorise.</p>
<p>Wow this explanation is WAY too long.</p>
<p>Read over any notes I have, highlight main ideas or important things
Watch YouTube videos on whatever subject it is if I can find anything helpful
Do practice problems or questions
Read review books (Crash Course is my favorite)
Make flash cards if I am reallllllly having that much trouble (usually on Anki)</p>
<p>I also try to start studying at least a little over a week in advance so I can spread everything out and really have time to learn the material.</p>
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Norse mnemonics? ;)</p>
<p>I study by eating food and watching YouTube videos</p>
<p>I really pay attention in class, so most of the time I do well on tests 
The only tests I study for are finals. </p>
<p>The only class I “study” for is history…and even for that, I just make sure to keep up with the work along the way/never end up actually studying in the traditional sense.</p>
<p>I just read 
and then I browse quizlet occasionally for new facts to read. I have a really good but lazy memory. I won’t remember what I just read but like 4 hours later I’ll be able to recite it word for word. My memory of things gets better the more time I’ve been away from the time I studied it. Plus I tend to try and make my reading funny so it sticks with me for a long time. That’s why I remember things from apwh now better than when I was taking the class lol</p>
<p>@LAMuniv What grade do you normally get using your study method?</p>
<p>@logicisfun I really only started doing it this year, but I started in winter trimester for AP physics (I had a B) and in the spring trimester I got an A-… In calc BC I started in the winter and went from a B+ to an A-… I didn’t really feel like I had to take notes in stats so I didn’t use it there haha. So, yeah, it helped me a lot (especially in physics, and I could easily post my equation sheets online in our class Facebook group for others to use for last minute studying). And it’s obviously going to work differently for different people, so I’m not making any promises haha. :)</p>
<p>Well for my AP classes I read the book if it applies, like APUSH. But my teacher also made us make a lot of flashcards for grades. Honestly I didn’t do that well in the class despite the fact I studied a lot. I think I panicked and that’s why I did bad (finished with a 90). But for math it’s easy! You just have to do practice problems and you can usually just memorize the steps on how to solve them. ALSO I programmed my calculator to be able to solve formulas for me (but you still have to show work). AP exams say you can have any programs on them, so why not do it?! 
But in class it might be considered “cheating” just don’t tell anyone. And this does not mean you can type notes/ steps into the program because that’s a virtual cheat sheet. But you can program it to check your work. In Chemistry and Physics it was always that there were steps involved, so I just memorized steps while trying to understanding why it happens and works which really helps stick it in your head. The way I see it most classes can be broken down into two categories: reading and math. Reading involves everything you can learn from a book or you can listen to audiobooks. And math is usually memorizing steps (except in chemistry where rules and exceptions take place) don’t know about the AP maths, this just applies to honors. Basically have some form of the reading on your phone for free time reading. And just focus on math at home. Also when reading make sure it’s quiet and you understand what you’re reading. ALSO I learned this from my biology teacher. Study during commercials!!! Or do the reverse and work during the TV show and take a break during commercials. You’ll be amazed by how much work you can get done!</p>
<pre><code> I don’t generally take a whole lot of notes because personally I miss out on what the teacher is saying. I have found that I have a much higher information retention rate when I just listen intently and ask questions. That being said, I do read over text books outside of school as sort of a review - most are good. And there is almost always concept outlines online to supplement Science, History, etc. Good tutorials out there for Math as well. I try to learn more than one way of doing things (esp. in Math). That way I can figure out harder problems on tests even if other kids find the problems confusing.
@55al00m I am a HUGE advocate of websites like exam time, khan, quizlet, etc. They all have unique benefits. My personal favorite is YouTube. There are so many lectures, explanations, crash courses, animations, etc. out there that combine visual and auditory presentation which I find extremely helpful. There's even songs and whatnot, some better than others, that relate to science or other abstract topics. They are cheesy, yes, but do help me remember things at times.
In preparation for a test, I generally use youtube and watch as many relevant videos as I can find. I compound that with other websites, text books, and looking back at my old homework (If I copied a particular assignment to turn it in on time, I may cherry pick a couple of the tougher problems to do on my own and see if I come up with the right answer).
I guess the way I study isn't particularly orthodox but I have had tremendous success with it. Tests are my ■■■■ and I think being confident is just as important as being prepared is. Seriously. So find what works for you and stick to it. But remember to adapt as needed. As more and more of my classes become more lecture oriented, I will increase the amount of notes I take and add them to my study routine accordingly. Good luck to everyone! Sorry this post was long-winded, I just sincerely hope it helps someone out.
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<p>I study for only 10-15 minutes when I’m supposed to be cramming for the test.
Right before I go to sleep I pray to Shrek for a miracle</p>
<p>The next day I take the test. A few days later I get it back and I get an A.</p>
<p>Love. Life. You know the rest.</p>
<p>Polyglotgal has the best method. my method is to find out where the teacher gets all the homework and tests and quizzes, and then study from that website</p>
<p>@Yakisoba Shrek is love, Shrek is life. Finally, someone else gives Him the proper recognition.</p>
<p>Uh, I don’t study.
And then I fail and regret my life decisions. (Alternatively, I do well on one test and think that studying is completely unnecessary, leading me to fail the next one. It’s a vicious cycle.)</p>