{"id":8502,"date":"2026-04-02T13:47:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/?page_id=8502"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:14:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:14:39","slug":"study-strategies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/academic-support\/academic-skills-coaching\/study-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Study strategies for Rotman Commerce students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find study strategies to help you succeed on midterms, finals and exams. Learn how to prepare before, during, and after class, strengthen your exam performance, and bounce back strategically after a tough exam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#dcdfe04d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#finals-prep\">Managing test and finals prep<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#class-strategies\">Before, during and after class strategies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#day-before-checklist\">Day before an exam checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#writing-tests\">Smart strategies for writing tests and finals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bouncing-back\">Bouncing back from a tough midterm or final<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#finals-stress\">Managing test and finals stress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need 1:1 help and support? Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rc-utoronto-csm.symplicity.com\/\">RC Portal<\/a>&nbsp;for details on how to book an Academic Skills Coaching session.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rc-utoronto-csm.symplicity.com\/students\/?signin_tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book an Academic Advising session \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/5.27-Rotman-Commerce-7-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/5.27-Rotman-Commerce-7-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/5.27-Rotman-Commerce-7-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/5.27-Rotman-Commerce-7-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/5.27-Rotman-Commerce-7-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-html\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"finals-prep\">Managing test and finals prep<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spaced repetition<\/strong> is a study strategy that helps you retain information long\u2011term by reviewing material at gradually increasing intervals. Used consistently, it\u2019s an effective way to master course content and perform better on midterms and finals without cramming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-accordion\"><div id=\"accordion-block_ee504a2c1c90c131a19a4d0e7bb0740c\" class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body-item-header accordion-body-item-header-block_ee504a2c1c90c131a19a4d0e7bb0740c\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-body-item-title\" data-toggle-active=\".accordion-body-item-header-block_ee504a2c1c90c131a19a4d0e7bb0740c\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-body-item-title-text\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to use spaced repetition step-by-step\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-body-item-icon\" data-toggle-active=\".accordion-body-item-header-block_ee504a2c1c90c131a19a4d0e7bb0740c\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"21px\" height=\"12px\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 12\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n\t<g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n\t\t<g transform=\"translate(-810.000000, -1545.000000)\" stroke=\"#004990\">\n\t\t\t<g transform=\"translate(250.000000, 1544.000000)\">\n\t\t\t\t<polyline transform=\"translate(570.217391, 7.000000) rotate(-270.000000) translate(-570.217391, -7.000000) \" points=\"565 -3 575.434783 6.72727273 565.510145 17\"><\/polyline>\n\t\t\t<\/g>\n\t\t<\/g>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"block_ee504a2c1c90c131a19a4d0e7bb0740c-body\" class=\"accordion-body-item-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Break content into chunks:<\/strong> After class, divide lectures and readings into small, testable concepts or questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review shortly after learning:<\/strong> Do a quick review within 24 hours to reinforce new material while it\u2019s still fresh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule repeated reviews:<\/strong> Revisit the same material days and then weeks later, increasing the time between each review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test yourself actively:<\/strong> Use flashcards, practice problems, or recall questions instead of rereading notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust before exams:<\/strong> Increase review frequency for weak areas as midterms or finals approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Active recall<\/strong> is a study technique that strengthens memory by actively retrieving information from your brain instead of passively rereading notes. It helps you perform better on midterms and finals by building exam\u2011ready recall and highlighting gaps in your understanding early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-accordion\"><div id=\"accordion-block_8efe3da395d0f394003d6654d8b85fca\" class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body-item-header accordion-body-item-header-block_8efe3da395d0f394003d6654d8b85fca\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-body-item-title\" data-toggle-active=\".accordion-body-item-header-block_8efe3da395d0f394003d6654d8b85fca\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-body-item-title-text\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to use active recall step by step\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-body-item-icon\" data-toggle-active=\".accordion-body-item-header-block_8efe3da395d0f394003d6654d8b85fca\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"21px\" height=\"12px\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 12\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n\t<g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n\t\t<g transform=\"translate(-810.000000, -1545.000000)\" stroke=\"#004990\">\n\t\t\t<g transform=\"translate(250.000000, 1544.000000)\">\n\t\t\t\t<polyline transform=\"translate(570.217391, 7.000000) rotate(-270.000000) translate(-570.217391, -7.000000) \" points=\"565 -3 575.434783 6.72727273 565.510145 17\"><\/polyline>\n\t\t\t<\/g>\n\t\t<\/g>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"block_8efe3da395d0f394003d6654d8b85fca-body\" class=\"accordion-body-item-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learn the material first:<\/strong> Attend class and review notes or readings so you understand the concepts before testing yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Close your notes:<\/strong> After studying, put your notes away and try to explain key ideas out loud or write them from memory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turn content into questions:<\/strong> Create practice questions, flashcards, or problem sets based on lectures and tutorials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check and correct:<\/strong> Review your answers, identify mistakes or gaps, and immediately clarify weak areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repeat consistently:<\/strong> Use active recall regularly throughout the term and increase frequency as midterms and finals approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other strategies:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a study schedule.<\/strong> Divide courses over multiple days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a one\u2011page summary sheet.<\/strong> Condense key formulas, definitions, and frameworks onto a single page\u2014making it forces review and helps you spot weak areas quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protect sleep and energy before the exam<\/strong>. Prioritize sleep, hydration, and a light review over late\u2011night cramming so you perform at your best cognitively during the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-html\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"class-strategies\">Before, during and after class strategies<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before class preparation:<\/strong> Maximize your learning and get the most out of your lectures by preparing with purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spend 15 minutes prepping for a 50-minute lecture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preview the slides and underline 3\u20135 points you find confusing or important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarize key concepts in 3\u20135 brief bullet points for quick pre-class review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In-class note taking:<\/strong> Take notes effectively to absorb key concepts and stay engaged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write down questions as they arise and ask them when prompted. Don&#8217;t assume there will be time after class!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use shorthand symbols and abbreviations to capture key ideas. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark unclear points with a symbol (?) or highlight to revisit after class or during office hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After class review:<\/strong> reinforce what you learned and strengthen recall. You&#8217;ll thank yourself later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write a short summary (5\u20137 sentences) of the lecture right after class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do a 2-minute recall test by explaining the topic to a friend or peer without notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revisit your list of unclear points and resolve them (office hours, peers, textbook).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overcoming the Curve of Forgetting<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Curve of Forgetting describes how students rapidly lose newly learned information unless they review it soon after first exposure. Frequent, spaced review helps flatten the curve, allowing knowledge to be retained far longer and recalled more easily during exams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-accordion\"><div id=\"accordion-block_62f8d84679f77af1c083a3cb4508822e\" class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body-item-header accordion-body-item-header-block_62f8d84679f77af1c083a3cb4508822e\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-body-item-title\" data-toggle-active=\".accordion-body-item-header-block_62f8d84679f77af1c083a3cb4508822e\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-body-item-title-text\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to retain information step-by-step\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-body-item-icon\" data-toggle-active=\".accordion-body-item-header-block_62f8d84679f77af1c083a3cb4508822e\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"21px\" height=\"12px\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 12\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n\t<g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n\t\t<g transform=\"translate(-810.000000, -1545.000000)\" stroke=\"#004990\">\n\t\t\t<g transform=\"translate(250.000000, 1544.000000)\">\n\t\t\t\t<polyline transform=\"translate(570.217391, 7.000000) rotate(-270.000000) translate(-570.217391, -7.000000) \" points=\"565 -3 575.434783 6.72727273 565.510145 17\"><\/polyline>\n\t\t\t<\/g>\n\t\t<\/g>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"block_62f8d84679f77af1c083a3cb4508822e-body\" class=\"accordion-body-item-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One day before class:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spend 15 minutes reviewing slides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write out 5 questions you have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List 10 key equations &amp; main concepts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Immediately after class:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spend 1-2 hour completing notes with reading material and solidifying examples covered in lecture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer any questions and write a short point form summary of the lecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1-2 weeks after class:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spend 0.5-1 hour recalling and reviewing content from lecture in a critical way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use compare and contrast tables, flashcards, steps in a calculation, and understanding terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit professor office hours to clarify weak or confusing areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#dcdfe057;flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-spacer\">\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Website-Study-Strategies-Series-1024x787.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Website-Study-Strategies-Series-1024x787.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Website-Study-Strategies-Series-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Website-Study-Strategies-Series-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Website-Study-Strategies-Series.jpg 1073w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-html\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-before-checklist\">Day before an exam checklist<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan ahead!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your exam room &amp; map your route.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your alarm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack your ID, pencils, calculator, and other allowed materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take care of yourself. Eat well, stay hydrated, and get enough sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review key concepts and light practice. Focus on summaries, not full chapters and timed problem sets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-html\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"writing-tests\">Writing tests and finals<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read instructions, write your ID, and start with familiar questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allocate time by marks:<\/strong> Plan your time accordingly between MCQs and short answers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Retrieval Cues:<\/strong> Write out key equations, facts, and terms before looking at the questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-html\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bouncing-back\">Bouncing back from a tough midterm or final<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn setbacks into learning opportunities:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give yourself some time to destress before moving on to the next final. 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