1. Final Madness – Staying Well
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2. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Eat healthy food. Protein-rich foods can help you sustain
your energy and your focus. Sugary foods can give you an
immediate energy rush, but you'll crash later. Fresh fruit
and vegetables will give you reserves of energy and
increase your ability to concentrate.”
TIP
#1
Source: College Success Simplified by Enid Leonard

3. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Get adequate sleep. It will help you work more
efficiently, learn and retain information better, and do
better on your exams. (All-nighters are a bad idea for your
health AND your grades!) .”
TIP
#2
Source: Dartmouth University Academic Skills Center
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/stress.html

4. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Eat breakfast the day of the exam. Your brain will
function at a more efficient level with a power-packed
meal first thing in the morning.”
TIP
#3
Source: Your College Experience:
Strategies for Success by John N. Gardner et al.

5. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Watch your caffeine intake. Coffee may make you more
awake for one part of the day, but it may reduce your
concentration, cause nervousness and make you irritable if
you take more than you usually do.”
TIP
#4
Source: Your College Experience:
Strategies for Success by John N. Gardner et al.

6. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Exercise will keep your mind active, and is a great way to
have a break. Take a walk outside, go up and down the
stairs a few times, dance a few minutes, stretch, or do
yoga.”
TIP
#5
The everything guide to study skills
Source: The everything guide to study skills by Cynthia Muchnick

7. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Do some stretch exercises before you go into your test
room, stretch your muscles just as you would when
preparing to exercise. It will help you release test anxiety.”
TIP
#6
Source: Suggestions for Reducing Stress
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~healthed/relax/

8. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Let your eyes rest. Give your eyes periodic breaks while
you're studying. Look out the window at something far
away and focus on it for 15 seconds before returning to
your computer screen or textbook.”
TIP
#7
Source: Dartmouth University Academic Skills Center
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/stress.html

9. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Take a long, deep breath and slowly exhale to restore
your breathing to a normal level. This is the quickest and
easiest relaxation device, and no one needs to know that
you are doing it!”
TIP
#8
Source: LiveWell-UC San Diego
http://wellness.ucsd.edu/RABulletinBoards-NewsletterTips.shtml

10. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Be positive. Take one step at a time, focus on dealing with
it. Don't think about fear; just think about what you have
to do. If you‘ve studied all you can, get up your
confidence!.”
TIP
#9
Source: University at Buffalo Counseling Service
http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/studyhabits.php

11. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Keep laughing. Laughter can reduce stress and improve
your mood, so watch, read, or listen to something funny
as a study break.”
TIP
#10
Source: Dartmouth University Academic Skills Center
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/stress.html

12. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Keep everything in perspective. Excess stress will hurt
your performance on tests, so try to relax as much as you
can. They are just exams. You know you’re smart, and that
you can handle them.”
TIP
#11
Source: Final Survival
http://solutionseap.org/2010/12/02/finals-survival/

13. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Take a walk outside, especially in nature. It will clear your
head, get you moving, and can help improve your
memory.”
TIP
#12
Source: Dartmouth University Academic Skills Center
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/stress.html

14. Final Madness – Staying Well
“Use positive self-affirmations. Give positive messages to
your subconscious mind, such as: “I am remembering
everything I have studied, I am focused and relaxed”, or “I
am answering all of the questions with ease.”
TIP
#13
Source: College Success Simplified by Enid Leonard

15. Final Madness – It’s Time to
Concentrate
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16. Final Madness – It’s Time to Concentrate
“Find the right atmosphere for studying and
remembering. Select the location that works best for
you – the library, at home, in a group study room,
etc.”
TIP
#1
Source: Your College Experience:
Strategies for Success by John N. Gardner et al.

17. Final Madness – It’s Time to Concentrate
“Create a study area and use it for studying only. If
you make this a positive habit, when you go to your
study area your mind will know that it is time to
study and concentration will be automatic.”
TIP
#2
Source: College Success Simplified by Enid Leonard

18. Final Madness – It’s Time to Concentrate
“Three barriers to concentration: 1) hunger, 2) fatigue
and 3) distractions.” Remember to eat and stay
hydrated, get plenty of sleep, and avoid distractions
while preparing for your midterm exams.”
TIP
#3
Source: Utah State University Academic Resource Center
http://usu.edu/arc/idea_sheets/pdf/concentration.pdf

19. Final Madness – It’s Time to Concentrate
“To improve concentration, take breaks – a 10 minute
break for every 50 minutes of study is a good
guideline.”
TIP
#4
Source: Concentration Techniques
http://gustavus.edu/advising/support/concentration.php

20. Final Madness – It’s Time to Concentrate
“Make sure that your study environment has all the
study tools you will need available to you before you
begin.”
TIP
#5
Source: Concentration – Not Just a Mind Game
http://www.fau.edu/freshmanadvising/faasconcentration.php

21. Final Madness – It’s Time to Concentrate
“Work/Study at a time of the day when you know you
are alert.”
TIP
#6
Source: Concentration Tips
http://www.leigh.edu/inacsup/cas/pdfs/Tips_Concentration.pdf

22. Final Madness – It’s Time to Concentrate
“Drink plenty of water during a study
session, especially when you feel sluggish. Caffeine
may help you to stay alert, but it can increase
anxiety – use it in moderation.”
TIP
#7
Source: How to Study Effectively: 8 Concentration Tips
http://studenthacks.org/2007/10/12/study-effectively

23. Final Madness – It’s Time to Concentrate
“…Once you meet your goal reward yourself with an
activity you enjoy such as watching TV, making
phone calls, exercising, etc.”
TIP
#8
Source: Concentration
http://dss.cua.edu/res/docs/Concentration.pdf

24. Final Madness – It’s Time to Concentrate
“Set a timer for an hour, don’t allow yourself to stop
studying until it goes off.”
TIP
#9
Source: Concentration Techniques
http://www.williamette.edu

25. Final Madness – It’s Time to Concentrate
“Vary your study activities: alternate your reading with
more active learning activities.”
TIP
#10
Source: Self-Help Information: How to Develop Better Concentration
When Studying
http://vetmed.wsu.edu/academic/counseling/study.aspx

26. Final Madness – Test Taking
TIPS

27. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
“First, be sure you've studied properly. It sounds like a
no-brainer, but if you're sure of the information, you'll
have less reason to be worried. ”
TIP
#1
Source: TeensHealth
http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/testing_tips.html

28. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
REST - The Night Before
“Cramming doesn't work. If you've followed a study
plan, the night before the test you should do a quick
review and get to bed early. Remember, your brain and
body need sleep to function well, so don't stay up late!. ”
TIP
#2
Read more on TeacherVision:
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/study-skills/teaching-methods/6390.html

29. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
EAT - The Morning of the Test
“Did you know that you think better when you have a full
stomach? So don't skip breakfast the morning of the test.
Get to school early and do a ten-minute power study right
before the test, so your brain is turned on and tuned up.”
TIP
#3
Read more on TeacherVision:
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/study-skills/teaching-methods/6390.html

30. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
“Bring everything you need to the exam. ”
“Arrive early for tests. List what you need beforehand to
avoid panic. Good preparation prepares you for the task
at hand..”
TIP
#4
Source: North Carolina State University
http://www.business.iastate.edu/files/undergraduate/forms/Test-Tips.pdf
Source: Study Guides and Strategies
http://www.studygs.net/tsttak1.htm

31. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
Manage Your Time
“Scan through the test quickly before starting. Answering
the easy questions first can be a time saver and a
confidence builder. Plus, it saves more time in the end
for you to focus on the hard stuff. ”
TIP
#5
Read more on TeacherVision:
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/study-skills/teaching-methods/6390.html

32. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
“Read directions carefully! and avoid careless errors.
Keep a positive attitude throughout the whole test and
try to stay relaxed. If you start to feel nervous take a few
deep breaths to relax. ”
TIP
#6
Source: Study Guides and Strategies
http://www.studygs.net/tsttak1.htm

33. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
Answer questions in a strategic order:
“Easy questions first to build confidence. Then those with
the most point value. ”
“ Ask the instructor for clarification if you don't
understand what they are asking for on the test.. ”
TIP
#7
Source: Study Guides and Strategies
http://www.studygs.net/tsttak1.htm
Source: TestTakingTips.com
http://www.testtakingtips.com/test/gentest.htm

34. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
“If you don't know an answer, skip it. Go on with the rest
of the test and come back to it later. Other parts of the
test may have some information that will help you out
with that question. ”
TIP
#8
Source: TestTakingTips.com
http://www.testtakingtips.com/test/gentest.htm

35. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
“Don't worry if others finish before you. Focus on the test
in front of you.”
TIP
#9
Source: TestTakingTips.com
http://www.testtakingtips.com/test/gentest.htm

36. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
“Review! if you have time. Resist the urge to leave when
you complete the exam--check if you have answered all
the questions, not made any errors or mismarked any
answers.”
TIP
#10
Source: Study Guides and Strategies
http://www.studygs.net/tsttak1.htm

37. Final Madness – Test Taking Tips
FEEL A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
“And finally-one more important thing. Once the test is
over, try not to think about it for a while. Instead of
worrying and fretting about what grade you might
get, reward yourself for making it through the test. ”
TIP
#11
Source: PBS Kids: It’s My Life
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/teststress/article10.html