1.)MISTAKE- More problems means are good preparation.
SOLUTION - Ensure that different models of problem are solved. e.g. 100 problems are solved a subject ,important point here is not 100 problems important point is varieties/models of problems which highlights different concepts/ tricks.
2.)MISTAKE- No testing on the available material .
SOLUTION- Practices testing in the most effective way student to prepare for exams.unfortunately,many students spend much more time reviewing their notes than practices test.
3.)MISTAKE- Thinking studying is about learning.
SOLUTION-Ask students from previous years what questions they were asked on their exam .
Try to solve previous year question.
Figure out which chapters are important.
4.)MISTAKE- Memorize formula .
SOLUTION- It is not possible to remember all the formula by memorizing/mugging.
Many result are very closely related and by mugging the chances of making mistake are very high.
5.)MISTAKE- No having a plan.
SOLUTION- One of the biggest mistake,student are studying without really knowing what their priorities are, or what they need to focus on study.
Waste a lot of time reviewing unimportant information.