Which 2 exams should I skip for best optimization of learning?

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The discussion revolves around the decision-making process for selecting two exams to skip in order to optimize learning and study time. Participants explore the implications of this choice in the context of an engineering student's final exams, considering factors such as exam difficulty, study strategies, and personal circumstances.

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  • One participant expresses a need to optimize their exam strategy by skipping two exams, citing personal challenges and a desire to focus on learning effectively.
  • Another participant questions the rationale behind the decision, suggesting that the approach seems contradictory and may not lead to effective learning.
  • A different viewpoint criticizes the idea of skipping exams altogether, implying that avoiding difficult subjects could lead to negative outcomes.
  • Some participants propose alternative strategies, such as random selection of exams to skip, indicating a lack of confidence in the decision-making process.
  • One participant suggests focusing on the two toughest subjects, indicating a shift in strategy towards tackling challenges head-on.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach to selecting exams to skip. There are competing views on whether skipping exams is a valid strategy for optimizing learning.

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Participants express uncertainty about the effectiveness of skipping exams and the implications of such a decision on overall learning outcomes. There are references to personal experiences with exam scheduling and study strategies that may influence opinions.

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This discussion may be of interest to students facing similar dilemmas regarding exam preparation and study strategies, particularly in high-stakes academic environments.

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So I messed up in a tactical move. I was studying artificial intelligence for my backlog exam(exam that I failed also called supplementary exam, re-exam, retaking exam).

That was so huge and due to lots of other reasons (I don't want to sound whining so not mentioning them), I am here. I have accepted my state.
Now I need to optimize this problem. Select 2 exams that you skip and study the rest.

The circled ones are the dates in which my exams will occur. I have 20 days for exam. Leaving 3 days for revising first subject.
I have explained about how my exams will be hard, easy, long, short content etc.

I need to choose a best decision for myself and select the 2 subjects to skip so that I can achieve maximum learning. This is my last exam of engineering. After that I am graduating so I will have lots of free time in hand to study, consider that as well. If I want, I can easily study these subjects and get 32/80 in these subjects, but I don't see a point of doing it. I spent 2.5 years of my student life in various useless stuffs like trying to make money online etc, I am now very serious about studies but I failed to do a tactical move that's why I am here.

Any guidance on what exams should I skip?
 
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Rather self-contradictory, your thread title is :wink: .

I propose you stop wasting time that can be used to study. Throw dice or ask someone to cross out a few randoms.

Your picture is unintellegible.

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Your question is a variation on "how can I learn the least". How has that strategy worked out for you so far?
 
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BvU said:
Rather self-contradictory, your thread title is :wink: .

I propose you stop wasting time that can be used to study. Throw dice or ask someone to cross out a few randoms.

Your picture is unintellegible.

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I think I will just go with 2 toughest subjects.
 
Exams all spaced a comfortable 4 days apart... So you're just going to study for the first 2 or 3, then completely ignore the next 2-3 ( which are spaced over 8-12 days) and sit for the last one 2 weeks later..?

I remember taking 7 final exams in 6 days as a junior.

If you skip all your hard exams, you deserve to fail. I'd be embarrassed to even post a question like this.
 
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