Every year, thousands of Nigerian students sit for WAEC and JAMB, but not everyone passes in one sitting. From my experience talking to students in Kaduna secondary schools and tutorials, the difference isn’t always intelligence — it’s strategy. Here are 4 study habits that are working right now:
1. Past Questions First Approach
Instead of reading textbooks cover to cover, start with 10 years of WAEC/JAMB past questions. Topics that repeat 3+ times are likely to show up again. Solve them first, then use textbooks only to understand what you got wrong. This saves hours and builds exam confidence fast.
2. 50-Minute Focus Blocks
The “read for 5 hours straight” method doesn’t work for most people. Use a timer: 50 minutes of full focus, 10 minutes break. During breaks, walk around or drink water — no TikTok. After 3 blocks, take 30 minutes off. Many students at Ahmadu Bello University tutorials use this to avoid burnout.
3. Teaching Method
If you can explain a topic to your younger sibling or friend in simple English, you truly understand it. Form a group of 3-4 people and take turns teaching each other. When I tried this with Chemistry, my score jumped from C6 to B3 because teaching exposed what I didn’t know.
4. Use Free Online Resources Wisely
YouTube channels like “Myschool” and “Learn Africa” explain tough topics in Pidgin and English. But don’t just watch — pause and write 3 key points after every 5 minutes. Also download the JAMB CBT app to practice with real timers. The free version is enough to start.
In conclusion: Aim for 6hours study time because that's what I usually do when am studying.
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