rjdunn03 wrote:
This may or may not work for you, but I'll tell you what I do. I study one concept at a time, and really try to hammer it in by reading my material as thoroughly as I can and by doing as many practice problems as possible on that concept. I will also write a note card or two for each concept outlining formulas, strategies, rules, or anything else that is important, but possibly easy to forget. I also include example problems from time to time.
I spend a few days to a week on each concept, and by now I have dozens of note cards which I try to look over when I have free time at work, I also try to read over some of them before I go to bed. This way even though I am focused on just one particular concept at a time, I am constantly reviewing everything and keeping it fresh.
Additionally I have found it very beneficial to do a certain number of practice problems from the
OG every day. I also have about a month before my test so I have been doing 8 ps questions a day, 6 ds, 5 rc, 5 sc, and 5 cr, and I keep an
error log. In this manner I will finish every problem in the
OG with some time to spare before test day so that I can review any missed problems. I bring this up because it is also a way to make sure you are practicing varied problem types every day and keeping things fresh.
Good luck with your test.
rjdunn03 Thanks.. i have started making the note cards (although i should have started doing this earlier).. n yes i think i will start practicing
OG problems everyday. I was basically focusing on one topic for a few days but i will have to start practicing ps, ds, rc , cr and sc everyday. I am running out of time n that really scares me.
Entwistle wrote:
Always learn a concept with the intention of teaching it to someone. When trying to understand the solution, ask yourself "How will I explain this solution to another person"
Thanks Entwistle for this advice. This was i guess i wont land up forgetting the concepts.
gablaze23 wrote:
Go to the gym and run for one hour, and then try to study. Running improves blood circulation, giving you more oxygen. Seriously, try to exercise.
Thanks Gablaze23, guess your are right. i now days kind of live a sedentary life, maybe that is actually making my brain a bit dull coz i feel very heavy headed after a while and lose concentration.
Thanks everyone, all the best for your prep.