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Tips for the “Nachzipf” in the fall

AK expert Eno Zajic knows the best way to prepare for the re-examination

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Unfortunately, not all students can enjoy the summer vacation to the full. For many, it's time to study for the final exams! Eno Zajic, education expert at the Styrian Chamber of Labor, gives valuable tips on how to make the dreaded "Nachzipf" a success.

Many pupils have to study during the vacations. With good planning, the late exam can be managed.

The last weeks of the vacations should be reserved for revising what has been learned in advance. It is recommended that there is a fixed time each day to study without distractions. It is best to study in two to three 45-minute sessions in the morning. Another 30 minutes once or twice in the evening to review what you have learned has proven to be a good idea and it is advisable not to switch on the TV, surf social media or play computer games after studying in the evening, as otherwise what you have learned will not be remembered.

Schedule a day off
Set aside a day for repetition and also a day off during the week. The first sense of achievement comes when you start learning on time and divide the material into smaller portions on the learning days.

Learning by heart is of little use, it is better to grasp the context. It may also be possible to study with someone from the class. It is not usually advisable for parents to study with their children, as the personal relationship suffers as a result.