 How to get the most out of your study time? It is important to study before a test, but how you study can make a big difference. This video will cover some ways to study smart. Review the material to beat the forgetting curve. Cramming right before might be tempting, but it's not the most efficient way to study. Rather than leaving your studying until the last minute, forcing you to relearn the material, review what you've learned throughout the semester. This chart represents how well you remember what you learned. As you can see, as soon as you finish learning something, you begin to forget it. The more time is passed, the more you will have forgotten. A month after you learn material, you will only remember a small amount of what you've learned. This is known as the forgetting curve. The way to beat the forgetting curve is to do periodic reviews of the material. If you review the material after class, you remember it again, but you still lose a large portion of the material. Reviewing the material a day later, a week later, and a month later reinforces the material. Each review helps you retain more of the material. Another thing you need to consider when studying is choosing the right study space. Try to minimize distractions. A noisy environment can make it hard to focus. Video games at TV are more appealing than a textbook, so they can be hard to ignore. Make sure you have enough light so you can see your material. Make sure you have enough space. You might want to spread your notes out, or you may be studying with a group. Make sure you have the resources you need. For example, if you need the internet, make sure you choose somewhere with Wi-Fi. Take advantage of study groups. A study group can be a good resource when studying. You can work in a group to create mock tests or quiz each other. Try comparing notes or teaching each other. Studying with a group can help you better understand material that you struggled with on your own. These strategies can make studying easier and more productive. Happy studying!