People Also Ask Exam Preparation Questions

Is it better to cram or space out studying?

By “spacing” learning activities out over time (for example, 1 to 2 hours every other day, or at least once per week, rather than a 12-hour marathon cramming session), you will be able to learn more information and retain it longer.

Is cramming unhealthy?

Cramming is unhealthy A UCLA study has shown that forfeiting sleep for extra study time is counterproductive. If you sacrifice sleep time to study more than usual, your performance on test day will suffer. Besides fatigue, your mind and body will be more stressed out too, which will affect your immune system.

Why do I get better grades when I cram?

Cramming just before an exam can (in theory) allow you to remember information in the short term and enable you to take in enough information for the exam. However, this may will most likely mean that you'll have no lasting connections to the knowledge, and you won't develop any deep understanding of the information.

Is cramming good for ADHD?

Cramming requires long stretches of focused attention, which can be challenging for those with ADHD. Instead of cramming, try studying with spaced repetition, a method that breaks down information into manageable chunks. This allows for reviewing in short bursts that better align with the typical ADHD attention span.

How much sleep while cramming?

For die-hard crammers, Earnest suggests studying until 2 a.m., sleeping for four hours, and reviewing the material early in the morning. Four hours is not enough sleep, but is better than none, he advised.