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A few things that actually help before a midterm

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

For students in UVic or Camosun summer courses, midterms are coming up fast. These are a few things that tend to make a real difference in the week or two beforehand.

Work through past exams. Most professors post them. Do the questions with your notes closed, mark yourself honestly, then figure out what you got wrong and why.

Stop highlighting. It feels productive and isn't. If you can't explain a concept in your own words without looking at your notes, you don't know it yet.

Wear earplugs during the exam. Exam rooms are noisier than people expect. Earplugs are almost always allowed and they make it a lot easier to focus, especially if you're prone to distraction.

Protect your sleep in the final two nights. Staying up late the night before costs more than it gains. Memory consolidates during sleep, not during cramming.

Go to office hours. Most students don't. Your professor knows what's on the exam.

If you're feeling stuck in one of your STEM courses, that's exactly what we help with at Heywood Academies. One or two targeted sessions before midterm can make a meaningful difference.

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Thanks,

Matt Heywood

Heywood Academies

Heywood Academies

Tutoring company based in Victoria, BC that helps students with math, science, and engineering.

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