While most students should know by now that cramming for the CAHSEE is an ineffective means of preparing as exam day approaches, many still aren’t sure exactly what they should be doing the week before the exam and the days leading up to it. Since your mental and physical stress levels will naturally begin to increase as test day draws closer, it is important to do everything you can to help keep them at bay.
One of the most important things to do is sleep. You’ve all heard that it is important to get a full night’s sleep the night before the test, but studies show that getting a full week of proper sleep can increase your performance even more. A stable sleeping schedule will also make it much easier to actually get the crucial night of sleep the day before the exam. While the notion of staying up all night and reviewing as much as you can at the last minute may seem like it would work, the lack of sleep will not only negatively affect your concentration levels and focus, it can also seriously impair your ability to recall information you learned early on during your CAHSEE prep.
You also need to remember to feed your body as well as your mind. A balanced breakfast on exam day will help keep your mind on the exam instead of on your empty stomach. It will also provide your body with the proper nutrients to help your mind function at peak performance levels. Eating balanced meals on a regular basis will also greatly improve the effectiveness of your entire preparation process, maximizing knowledge retention and recall ability. Avoiding the highs and lows that can be caused by foods high in sugar or caffeine will also prevent the physical and mental crash associated with junk food. With a healthy diet, your energy levels should remain consistent, lending to a more controlled study environment.
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