Tips to Ace the Regents Exams

The Regents exams can be very stressful. Studying and getting a good grade can be very difficult, but if you study certain ways it can make a difference in the end result. Here are some studying tips from classmates:

"Make flashcards to memorize the information," says freshman Shannon Francey.

"I would use note cards," says sophomore Deb Toscano.

"Flashcards can help you memorize information," says freshman Emily Fitzgerald.

"Flashcards are good to use because they are quick and efficient to use. They are easier to use with another person," says freshman Darius Sias.

Some more advice - use your teachers.

"Go to the review sessions that your teachers hold," says Francey.

"Stay after during activity period and talk with teachers about what you could use extra help with," says freshman Emily Fitzgerald.

Many advise not to cram the night before.

"Study a little every night. Don't procrastinate and wait one or two days before you take the exam," says freshman Logan Hardy.

"Break it all up and organize what you have to study so you don't have to cram," says sophomore Rachel Honis.

"Study at least five or ten minutes a night, then take a five minute break. Study in increments so you don't get tired of it," says freshman Willie Walker.

Some find practice materials helpful.

"Look over old regents exams so you can see what questions come up a lot," says Earth Science teacher Mr. Adler.

"I'll study by using review packets that my teachers give me and going over old tests and quizzes," says junior Jayla Greene.

"Do practice exams so you know what the actual test is going to be like," says freshman Nick Wright.

"Use www.regentsprep.org to take practice tests," says freshman Olivia Jasinski.

"I am going to do all of my studying at www.regentsprep.org," says sophomore Lateja Bryant.

"Use Barrons Books, or other books to help you study the information and practice," say juniors Ally Lowey and Renee Keller.

Overall, many students at Jamesville-DeWitt High School are reviewing online and with teachers and classmates to improve their performance on Regents exams.