Panicking and cramming before your SPM exam are never effective if you want to score high. Aside from that, there is no guarantee that putting yourself under pressure will always work. Exam periods can cause you stress and trauma, regardless of how many times you have experienced it.

If your scores are not consistently high in all your exams, you might want to consider checking out OTAK Tuition where you can book an experienced online tutor who can support you through this stressful period. You can book a Tutor anytime with not fixed commitments.  You only pay for each class you book and attend.  Help is only a click away!

Meanwhile, you can read the tips here on how to get good scores in your SPM exam:

1. Good Workflow Management
2. Activity Books and Past Year Exams are Helpful
3. Review Summaries Instead of Full Notes
4. Good Study Space
5. Exercise Helps
6. Work on Your Weak Spots

1. Good Workflow Management

If you are pressed for time before your exam, you should learn effective time management. According to studies, majority of students procrastinate and experience difficulty in concentrating during this stressful time leading to the exams.

You can manage your time by writing down the tasks you need to finish and how much time you are going to spend on each one. It also helps if you have a specific time when you want to start.

2.  Activity Books and Past Year Exams are Helpful

You should get all the activity books and past year exams accessible to you. You will need to do a lot of practice questions for subjects like mathematics, physics, biology, economics, and chemistry, You could get more resources from your Personal Tutors as well as get tips on how to tackle more challenging questions.

You can also use cheat sheets and flashcards that you can make based on the activity books and past year exam questions you have completed.

3. Review Summaries Instead of Full Notes

It is more effective to read summaries like notes in bullet points, mind-maps, or cheat cards for each topic. In case you have not prepared them, you should because you can effectively review each topic and assess how well you understand each one. In addition, essay plans based past exam questions help you assess your understanding of the topics.  On top of that you could get your Personal Online Tutor to mark them and give you more insight to better tackle these topics.

4. Good Study Space

Studying last minute requires that you optimize your study space and remove all distractions. Your study space could be in your living room, bedroom, or some prefer to study in a public library.

One good way to remove distractions is to turn off your Wi-Fi or even shut off your phone. If music helps you study, wear earphones and listen while preparing for your exams.

5. Exercise Helps

You might not have considered if before, but physical activity is a proven way to improve brainpower. There is no need to have a rigorous fitness routine, but you can consider brisk walking, swimming, or kicking a ball around. You can also try practicing beginner Yoga and mindfulness meditation to clear your mind before each study session.

6. Work on Your Weak Spots

You cannot change all your study materials at the last minute, so it is better to focus on the stuff you are not so good at.

Start by answering practice exam questions and check your scores. Identify your weak points and work on them. This is going to impact your test scores positively.

These tips are going to help you score well in your SPM exams, so make sure to follow them.

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