Thursday, March 31, 2011

How to increase your concentration during exams : some basic tips

It’s that time of the year when lakhs of students have exams and many of them struck by exam phobia. In these tense situations, it is important that you help them maintain their calm. To cram up tons of matter in a short span of time is no easy task, and therefore it is imperative that one take measures to improve their concentration skills as this will also improve memory and keep the mind more alert.


There may be many reasons if a person has poor concentration on his studies,i m mentioning some of them.

Causes of lack of concentration


  1. Not being prepared to read and study
  2. A lack of interest in the material
  3. The material is too difficult
  4. A lack of motivation
  5. A lack of suitable goal
  6. Too much noise or activity around you
  7. Emotional problems
  8. Being tired
  9. Having to much to do


Here is a list of suggestions which will help you improve your power of concentration

1. Select a place you like to study and where there are few distractions

2. Plan your study time so that you will have enough time to finish your work.

3. Make sure that you have all the materials and resources you need to finish the assignment.

4. Develop a positive mental attitude to the task ahead. Think about finishing your work and try to do well.

5. Remember your purpose for studying and make this your goal. Question yourself about what you are studying and then read actively for the answers.

6. Work in short sessions of forty to fifty minutes and take regular breaks to avoid getting tired.

7. Make notes and summaries of the main points you are studying and refer to them to check your progress

8. Break your work into smaller units of study and mark each unit off as you complete it.

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