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National Education => General National Education Discussion => Topic started by: DiMennzzaa on September 08, 2012, 04:12:23 pm

Title: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: DiMennzzaa on September 08, 2012, 04:12:23 pm
Im seriously considering doing this and making a habit of it, but im not sure if it is worth it, we all know how important sleep is, and some argue that studying in the morning is pointless because you will forget it all and the best time to study is before you sleep..

thoughts?
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: pi on September 08, 2012, 04:13:25 pm
I've always been told that the best time to study is in the morning?
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: nisha on September 08, 2012, 04:16:34 pm
This can work for some, but not work for others. Depends on whether you are a day person or night person.

Personally, i think this is a brilliant idea. Get up and complete an exam, then later correct it in your spares. When you come home, you are ready for another one.
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: soccerboi on September 08, 2012, 04:24:07 pm
Yeh do it if you can, it will be good for you. I started getting into the habit of sleeping at 10.30 and getting up at 6.30 to study. I find that i get more done in the morning when im feeling fresh compared to the last hr before bed time.


but do whatever works for you
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: paulsterio on September 08, 2012, 05:01:34 pm
Do it if you want to, if you like sleep then don't. Definitely don't do it if you find it annoying or tiring though, cause that defeats the purpose.
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: Furbob on September 08, 2012, 05:03:30 pm
yeah I was waking up at 5.30 towards the end of VCE to do some practice exams whilst it was quiet, peaceful and everyone was asleep
it's quite relaxing but I didn't keep up with the routine since I couldn't get to bed early :\
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: TrueTears on September 08, 2012, 05:27:36 pm
Im seriously considering doing this and making a habit of it, but im not sure if it is worth it, we all know how important sleep is, and some argue that studying in the morning is pointless because you will forget it all and the best time to study is before you sleep..

thoughts?
depends on how you feel, maybe try it once and see how effective it is, but personally for me: SLEEP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>everything, i'd never give up sleep to do prac exams lol
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: abcdqdxD on September 08, 2012, 06:06:34 pm
I've always been told that the best time to study is in the morning?

^ second this.

Tried studying one morning and it worked wonders. Remembered everything I learnt.
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: DiMennzzaa on September 08, 2012, 07:38:27 pm
Thanks for the replies guys!

Ill definitely give it a go this week.
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: Zidane on September 08, 2012, 08:04:17 pm
I've always been told that the best time to study is in the morning?

once day i woke up at like between 4:00 4:30am to study fora sac (got 97% i think i was really impressed)  it was amazing because your mind is clear and its really quiet, also you dont tend to waste time doing useless things like FB since pretty much everyone is a sleep at that time so that is a good thing. Also  i realized that it was relatively easy to remember things you would usually have to put an effort to memories which makes studying easier.

you could do it but you have to change your sleeping pattern, sleep around 9-10 latest. but i guess the amount of sleep your body needs varies from one to another, at first you will find it a bit challenging to wake up around that time but throughout time it becomes a routine.
definitely do it!! Goodluck!!
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: pi on September 08, 2012, 08:08:00 pm
I've always been told that the best time to study is in the morning?

Having said this (and going against the above), I much prefer sleep over doing prac exams right after waking up. I prefer working late (till like 4am) and waking late too.
Title: Re: Do you think getting up an hour early to do a practice exam/study is worth it?
Post by: Greatness on September 08, 2012, 08:13:34 pm
School started 8am for me most days, so I had to get up early. I woke up around 6am and did an hours or so worth of study/exam before leaving for school. I found it helped a lot since I was able to concentrate a hell a lot better, since your mind is fresh from 7-8hours rest. Give it a go, if it works then keep doing, if not then look for another alternative!