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How to Get the Most Out of Studying: Part 5 of 5, "I Blew the Exam, Now What?"

🎥 This video is the last in a series on how to study effectively in college, presented by Dr. Stephen Chew, a professor of psychology at Samford University. 🤯 The video addresses the situation many students face of performing poorly on an exam, often the lowest grade they've ever received. 🚫 The two worst things a student can do in this situation are to panic or go into denial. Dr. Chew explains that it's not unusual for a quarter to a third of his general psychology class to initially make D's and F's on the first exam, but there are ways to raise that low score. ✅ The key is to take positive steps right away, including: 1. 🤔 Honestly evaluate your exam preparation - Did you commit enough time for study and review? Did you attend class and do the assigned work? 2. 📝 Review the exam to identify what went wrong - Were mistakes spread across topics or focused on one area? Did you misinterpret the questions? 3. 💬 Discuss your exam performance and preparation strategies with the professor. Faculty want to see students taking steps to improve. 4. 🔍 Examine your study strategies - Are you using effective, deep processing techniques or relying on ineffective, superficial methods? 5. 📚 Develop a plan for better preparation, including committing the necessary time and effort, minimizing distractions, attending class, setting realistic goals, and avoiding the temptation to let other classes/assignments slide. ❌ Things NOT to do include: continuing the same ineffective study habits, waiting until the end of the semester to seek help, skipping classes or assignments, cramming at the last minute, and giving up. 🎯 The key is to diagnose the problem, create a workable plan, and set realistic goals to improve your exam performance through sustained effort and development of effective study strategies.