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.