Many students face one to two in-class tests each week, depending on the classes they take. In addition, they usually have one to two quizzes per week.
The large number of tests students take raises the question of whether they truly understand the material from class alone, or if they need to rely on extra studying and memorizing the material to learn it. “I spend a good amount of time studying at home. I rewrite my notes and go back through the teacher’s slideshows. And if there is any material that I don’t know as well, I print out study guides for those questions,” said Elizabeth Cawley, junior.
At the start of a class, teachers often tell students that they’ll need to study to succeed, especially in subjects like Math, Chemistry, or AP courses. This can lead students to wonder how much studying is truly enough for these classes and whether it’s studying and memorization that help them pass their tests and quizzes. “Yeah, I study at home. I use Quizlet for the flashcards that I need for tests,” said Gavin Clewley, freshman.
But, on the opposite side of the spectrum, many people don’t need to study as much and can grasp onto harder concepts quicker and easier than most. Some students excel more in math, and others may excel more in English; because of this, some people may need to study more or less in a certain subject.
“I don’t study at all for tests and quizzes. I just use the information given to us in class and run it through my head. I have a really good memory and have learned how to use it to my advantage instead of studying,” said Violet Jordan, sophomore.
Overall, students do feel that they need to come home and study more based on what they learn. But everyone has their strengths and weaknesses and their strategies for their work.
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