{"id":1470,"date":"2016-12-22T14:08:14","date_gmt":"2016-12-22T22:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/?p=1470"},"modified":"2019-01-29T19:31:46","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T03:31:46","slug":"5-things-ruining-praxis-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/5-things-ruining-praxis-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things That Are Ruining Your Praxis Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Practice makes perfect. But if you\u2019re doing one of the following, you could be ruining your Praxis practice without knowing it. Make sure that you\u2019re well prepared for the exam and that your Praxis practice is as effective as possible by knowing what the things ruining your Praxis practice are and how to overcome them.<\/p>\n

Distractions<\/h2>\n

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You can\u2019t study for a few minutes followed by 10 minutes of perusing Facebook, SnapChat, Instagram, or other social media platforms. On top of turning off technology, you need to limit distractions<\/a> around you. Find a quiet place with an environment that is conducive to studying. Make your Praxis practice the focus rather than attempting to multitask.<\/p>\n

Plan regular study breaks. For example, after 45 minutes of focusing on your studies, you could do something different for 15 minutes. Find a schedule that allows you to get the most from your Praxis practice sessions.<\/p>\n

Cramming<\/h2>\n

While working toward your bachelor\u2019s degree, you may have spent many nights cramming for exams<\/a>. You may have aced the exam, but at what cost? Did you really learn the material? Do you remember the material after turning in the exam?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re trying to cover all of the Praxis exam content in a short period of time, it\u2019s going to be very difficult to remember everything. It\u2019s also going to be difficult to learn everything. Instead, try revisiting the information on a regular basis. You\u2019ll find that you retain the information more effectively, understand the concepts better, and have less stress to manage.<\/p>\n

Ineffective Study Methods<\/h2>\n

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Some study methods are more effective than others. It\u2019s important to find the method that works best for you. Some ineffective methods include highlighting reading material, re-reading textbooks, and summarizing books. These methods are considered ineffective because they don\u2019t require much thought. Instead, try one of these methods:<\/p>\n