Tips on studying for bio final?

[xsoppy]

I didn't study enough for one exam this semester and got a C so I need a decent grade on my cumulative final to get my grade to an A (at an 89.8 right now). There is a lot to know for this final and I'm not even sure where to start with studying, I have a week. Thanks!

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[Goro]

Try to avoid scenarios where you want to knock it out of the park...

How about going to the Professor for some help?

 

[xsoppy]

Try to avoid scenarios where you want to knock it out of the park...

How about going to the Professor for some help?

Thankfully I only need a 92, but I'm still new to studying for exams with this much content and was wondering what some good strategies are. I will ask him for advice tomorrow though, thanks.

 

[ploidy]

I'm in the same boat for you, but a little worse I need a 92% for a 3.5. Honestly, look at bozeman science videos on YouTube. Some professors are terrible at explaining certain things, or they think they are easier than they are. This guy makes really great videos, he is like in the top 4 teachers in America I think.

 

[Goro]

Thankfully I only need a 92, but I'm still new to studying for exams with this much content and was wondering what some good strategies are. I will ask him for advice tomorrow though, thanks.

Also go visit your school's education or learning center for help with exam tips, time mgt skills, learning styles, etc.

 

[ServiceFirst]

Don't know what subject in biology your class is, but I was in a similar situation where I needed literally a 100% on the final exam to pull an A- for human physiology. At that point I was well versed with the professor's exam style because I had already taken 2 midterms.

It honestly boiled down to being intentionally about being BIG PICTURE and understanding overarching, important concepts rather than the little insy-teensy details that I know a lot of undergrads get caught up studying so much on. Make sure you know how to take system disturbances and how to fix them essentially, not just memorizing facts.

 

[rufflev]

One method of studying that I found really useful is to study aloud by 'presenting the topic' as if you were the professor giving the lecture. This way you have the verbal reinforcement of what you say in regards to the material that you're studying. Though this method is quite time consuming and can be a bit odd if you don't have a private study space. When doing this, I also go through and write down specific points throughout the lecture and review them later that day.

Note that this is one of my preferred methods of studying and it may or may not work for you.

 

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Try any oractice tests or quizzes available. When yiu get them wrong, don't simply look up the right answer. Understand WHY you put down the wrong answer, and make a good argument to yourself on why your answer was not the best one.

Additionally if the other wrong answers seem unfamiliar to you, even if you got the question right, still go understand.

Also echo the above statements.

All of these techniques also work well for the MCAT.