Study Smarter
You study for hours but feel exhausted and unfocused by the end. Should you:
A) Study longer to build endurance
B) Take short breaks during study sessions
C) Study only at night
D) Rewrite your notes again
B - Taking regular breaks improves focus and prevents burnout.
A lab report is due tonight at 11:59 pm that you didn't finish earlier, but you had planned to study for a midterm next week. What should you do?
A) Start studying for the midterm
B) Do whichever feels easier
C) Finish the lab report first
D) Split time evenly
C - Tasks with the closest deadlines come first.
You highlight notes but forget the material later. What should you do?
A) Highlight more
B) Rewrite notes
C) Use active recall
D) Study longer
C - Active recall strengthens memory.
You start writing an essay answer without reading carefully.
A) That saves time
B) Before writing, identify the main topic first
C) Write as much as possible within the time
D) Skip planning
B - Understanding the topic guides your response.
A multiple-choice question looks familiar, so you rush and answer incorrectly.
A) The exam is unfair
B) Small wording changes were missed
C) You studied the wrong material
D) You ran out of time
B - Careful reading prevents avoidable mistakes.
You reread your notes multiple times but can’t remember much on exam day. Next time when you study you should:
A) Keep rereading until it feels familiar
B) Rewrite your notes neatly
C) Test yourself on the material
D) Highlight everything important
C - Testing yourself is active studying and improves retention.
You have multiple assignments and exams in one week. How should you approach this?
A) Do tasks randomly
B) Start with what you enjoy
C) Prioritize by deadline and urgency
D) Do everything at once
C - Prioritization is key to managing workload.
You need to memorize definitions and key terms. What is an effective way to do this?
A) Rereading
B) Flashcards
C) Watching videos
D) Highlighting
B - Flashcards are effective for memorization.
A question names specific themes or examples. You should:
A) Ignore them
B) Mention them briefly
C) Focus on those specific points
D) Choose your own topic
C - These clues show what the marker wants.
Two multiple-choice answers seem similar. You should:
A) Pick randomly
B) Choose the longest answer
C) Use reasoning to decide
D) Skip it permanently
C - Logic helps when memory fails.
You try studying in bed, cafés, and noisy common spaces but never feel productive. When studying you should:
A) Change locations constantly
B) Study wherever feels most comfortable
C) Find a study space that is distraction-free
D) Study with background noise
C - A focused environment increases productivity.
Your to-do list feels overwhelming and unmanageable. How can you manage this?
A) Ignore it
B) Break tasks into a priority to-do list
C) Study everything in one block
D) Focus only on exams
B - A prioritized daily list makes work manageable.
You reward yourself with a treat after finishing a task. This is an example of?
A) Procrastination
B) Passive studying
C) A reward system
D) Cramming
C - Rewards help motivate memorization.
You’re unsure what your argument should be. You should:
A) Guess
B) Look at the last part of the question
C) Write everything you know
D) Skip the question
B - The prompt often signals the required response.
Your slides are full of text and students stop listening. Instead you should:
A) Add more text
B) Read directly from slides
C) Use slides to support your message
D) Remove visuals
C - Slides should support, not replace, the speaker.
You study all day but feel like nothing is sticking. You should:
A) Increase study hours
B) Focus on quality over quantity
C) Study without breaks
D) Study everything at once
B - Effective studying matters more than time spent.
You plan your day hour by hour to reduce stress. What is this an example of?
A) Multitasking
B) Time blocking
C) Passive studying
D) Cramming
B - Time blocking creates structure and focus.
You test yourself only at the end of studying.
A) That’s enough
B) Test only at the beginning
C) Test at both the beginning and end
D) Don’t test at all
C - Repeated testing improves retention.
You’re worried about time during an essay exam. You should:
A) Write immediately
B) Skip planning
C) Outline your points first
D) Write longer paragraphs
C - Planning improves clarity and time management.
A case study has lots of information. You should:
A) Summarize everything
B) Identify the core issue
C) Focus on minor details
D) Ignore theory
B - Case studies center on key problems.
You don’t understand a concept but keep studying alone anyway. You should:
A) Ignore it and move on
B) Memorize without understanding
C) Ask for help
D) Study longer
C - Asking for help saves time and improves understanding.
You study in focused bursts with short breaks and avoid your phone. What kind of method is this?
A) Cramming
B) Pomodoro Method
C) Passive review
D) All-nighters
B - The Pomodoro Method balances focus and rest.
You want AI to generate all your flashcards. This is:
A) Great idea — saves time
B) Acceptable if you review them
C) Not ideal because making them is part of learning
D) Only use AI
C - Creating flashcards yourself reinforces learning.
An exam question asks you to analyze a topic rather than define it. You should:
A) Give one detailed definition
B) Mention the topic briefly and move on
C) Develop several distinct ideas that address different aspects of the topic
D) Focus only on writing a strong introduction
C - Analysis questions expect multiple developed ideas, not just one point.
You explain a theory but don’t connect it to the case.
A) That’s enough
B) Add more definitions
C) Apply the theory to the case
D) Shorten the answer
C - Application is where marks are earned.