Gear up for the exam season with the right tools and techniques! Examinations can have you burning the midnight oil, but here is a simple guide to assure yourself a positive grade. Grab your Kasuku Manilla paper, pen and notebook and let us craft the perfect blueprint for your study.

1. PLAN YOUR STUDY

Before diving into the textbooks, do some strategic planning!  Ask yourself these common questions: When are my exam dates? How much time do I have? And most importantly, when am I most productive? Answer these questions and stay true to yourself. You do not want to overestimate the time you have and end up in a revision time warp.

Additionally, create a detailed timetable with all the topics you need to conquer. Remember to focus on the topics that leave you scratching your head, not the ones you recite in your sleep.

Lastly, choose the study method that aligns with your unique learning style. Do you work out questions then reference the notes after? Or do go through the topics while making concise short notes, revisit them then glide through the questions? Choose the approach that is in line with the time you have.

2. USE PAST PAPERS

This is the untold secret; past papers are the treasure map to exam success. They help you familiarize yourself with the test and understand what the examiner requires from you. Hence, you will be able to decode what the examiner is asking. Therefore, visit that library or website and dive into the past to ensure that good grade you want.

3. TAKE BREAKS

We know, studying can be very time-consuming. You may think taking breaks is a waste of time, but they will help you maintain the studious momentum. Give yourself permission to take a break and indulge in a fun activity. Get up, put on your running shoes, and go for that run or walk. Go do whatever brings you joy!

4. ASK QUESTIONS

If you do not understand what you are reading, do not suffer in silence. Fearlessly pursue the knowledge you require by asking your teachers or classmates for help. If you are shy, approach them privately. Together you will conquer the challenges!

5. MINDSET

We can lose ourselves in the pressure of trying to do our academic best. Do not just be a genius on paper, but also be a genius in self-care. Do this by having sufficient sleep, eating well and drinking enough water. Hang out with friends, at the same time, create time for yourself. Channel your thoughts into a journal and let music bring you the mental peace you need to thrive.

We hope these tips guide you to academic victory. Got any tricks up your sleeves? Share with us in the comments below.