Preparing for an exam can be daunting, but it needn't be.
What if I am not prepared? What if I go about it totally the wrong way? I am stressing too much. I do not understand what I am suppose to study. What if I do not finish in time? So many things can go wrong.
These are all things that can go through your mind, but take a deep breath and read through the 5 tips and use the given links to help you get ready for the GED exam.
1. Watch videos and take notes
A lot of people find it so much easier to study watching videos. You can watch the videos a few times, but the first time you watch it, just concentrate on the video itself. Do not do anything else, just try and gather as much information as you can.
The second time you watch the video, take some notes. Just write down the main ideas.
The third time you watch the video, you can fill in additional information. By watching the videos a few times, you give your brain the opportunity to process new information better.
A great place to watch educational videos for the GED is on https://www.mometrix.com/academy/ged-test/
2. Do NOT over study the night before your exam
It is important that you get some rest the night before the exam. You have been (hopefully) studying hard for a few weeks and now your brain needs some rest. Do not try and cram all the work into your brain the night before the time. You must relax the night before the exam and eat a hearty meal and go to bed early. By doing this you will be well rested, relaxed and ready to write the exam.
3. Make flashcards
As you study, make a list of words that you do not fully understand. Then make flashcards with their definitions. By learning the definitions of basic words and phrases you will master the basics and understand more of the questions or reading pieces given to you during the exam. You can also take your flashcards with you wherever you go and study any time you want.
4. Take one subject at a time
Focus on one subject at a time. Before you start studying, write down your goal for the study session. Then give your full attention to one topic. Do not jump around from one topic to another. By limiting the topics you give yourself the time to master certain techniques.
5. Go through example question papers
Take your time to work through some GED practice tests. It is very easy to rush through them, just to say you have done it, but that will not help you in any way. Take your time to work through it, check your answers and make some extra notes on questions that you got wrong. Look at the correct answer and explain to yourself why the specific answer is right. In this way you will also gain extra knowledge.
Some links for working through example GED exams
- Social studies is on http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0809222299/student_view0/chapter1/chapter_overview.html
- Math on http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0809222329/student_view0/chapter1/chapter_overview.html
- Science on http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0809222302/student_view0/chapter1/chapter_overview.html
- Language for reasoning Art on http://www.gedpracticequestions.com/ged-reading/ and on http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0809222310/student_view0/chapter1/chapter_overview.html
The most important part for preparing and taking the GED exam is to be confident. Believe in yourself, do your best and know that with hard work and decent preparation you can get through it.
