Form Six 2022
From Different Regions and Organisations in Tanzania
1. Change up Your Study Space
Without
a doubt, it’s essential to have a quiet, peaceful study space. However, research has
shown that varying where you study actually improves learning. Shake up your
routine! Try studying in different rooms in your house or apartment, or
alternate between the study area, the library, your favorite cafe, and the
public park. It will help you to retain what you need to know and keep you
energized, so your finals prep doesn’t become a chore.
2. Don’t Just Study Hard – Study Smart.
For
each subject, be sure to make a list of the course materials and the chapters
that you’ve covered in the course. Consider how difficult each chapter or type
of material was for you and write your evaluation next to it. You can use
labels such as easy, somewhat difficult or extremely difficult; this will help
you determine how much time you should spend on each chapter or area. It is
also useful to study the difficult parts first; in this fashion, you will have
more time before the exam to address particular difficulties or areas you
really need help with.
3. Categorize Your Lessons in Order of
Importance
Prioritize
the lessons that you find difficult. Spend extra time studying for more
challenging classes. For example, if you’re struggling in math or physics,
tackle those subjects first. Later, you can review your English or art history
lessons, and they will be a breeze!
Remember,
you don’t have to devote equal time to every subject. Spend more time where you
need to, and you won’t get an unpleasant shock at finals time.
4. Study with a Friend or Group.
Do not
wait until the last minute to form study groups. Early on in the semester,
approach classmates with the idea of forming a study group. It is ideal to have
at least three people in case one person backs out, but not more than five
since larger groups often turn difficult to coordinate. Organize your study
groups by doing a few practice sessions early to go over class notes and areas
that should be covered. Everyone in your study group will feel ahead of the
game with an early start. Knowing that study group members depend on each other
is a great method for reducing stress and increasing your motivation to study.
In the case of FNU courses and programs that can be fully completed online, you
can use the course forums to organize and coordinate study groups.
5. Take Advantage of the Review Session
Is
your professor offering you a review session for the upcoming exam? If so, you
should definitely go. They’ll cover the material you will be tested on,
allowing you to focus on what you need to know for the final. You will also
receive detailed information on the format and be able to ask any questions you
have at the end.
6. Ask Questions and Request Help When You
Need It.
Talk
to classmates who clearly master the material and see if they’d be interested
in helping you study. For many people, teaching is a great way to solidify
their knowledge, so this would be a win-win situation for both. Don’t be afraid
to ask classmates or friends who have already succeeded in the class to help
you study for finals.
If
your course features teaching assistants or tutors, take advantage of their
availability to ask questions. Approach them before or after class, or visit
them during office hours.
Instructors
have regular office hours to ensure that they are available to students. If
your schedule conflicts with the instructors’ office hours, send e-mails to set
up alternate times. Instructors are there to help you understand the subject,
and by asking questions you show them that you care about the material as well
as your grade.
QUALITIES OF A GOOD SCHOOL
One on One Communication with Students is
Vital
Yes…sometimes
it is easier to deliver information to a whole group, but sometimes the time
spent on one to one meetings is worth it. Kids need to be seen and heard and
their opinions and ideas need to be valued. Education doesn’t happen to them,
it happens with them. This is where the quietly disengaged
are often discovered. They don’t make a fuss, they get decent grades,
but they aren’t striving or excelling. One interview can completely turn that
around.
Students are Trusted
It is
accepted that boundaries will be pushed and some kids will mess up. But most
won’t. Most will grow when they are trusted and allowed responsibility. It is important
that a school say ‘yes’ to students when it can.
One On One Communication with Students Is
Vital.
Yes…sometimes
it is easier to deliver information to a whole group, but sometimes the time
spent on one to one meetings is worth it. Kids need to be seen and heard and
their opinions and ideas need to be valued. Education doesn’t happen to them,
it happens with them. This is where the quietly disengaged
are often discovered. They don’t make a fuss, they get decent grades,
but they aren’t striving or excelling. One interview can completely turn that
around.
