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Why do I always blank out when I'm asked a question?
This is really affecting my grades. When I study material and feel I understand it well it's all fine and dandy. Then when I'm asked a question whether it's on a written test or oral response my mind goes blank and I have a hard time even forming sentences that are relevant to the material at hand. My grades have taken a turn for the worst and my problem may even lead me to be held back a grade. While I'm studying I have an extremely short attention span like when I'm reading a paragraph I have to read it over and over again to barely get an idea of what it's talking about. I am a sophomore girl in high school, any advice would help!!
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- Anonymous7 years agoFavorite Answer
Sounds like you're spacing out most of the time: to me it's more like you're experiencing mind blank. But since u didn't mention anything about stress, I assume you are just having problem with response to question. I think you should try doing past papers or doing textbook question it will test your real understanding towards a certain topic. Try to study at a better quiet no distraction e.g. Library if u can't concentrate at home. Listening to radio or watching tv programmes or bbc may help your listening ..at first you may not understand that much but as u listen everyday u will get better at things. But last but not least you need to revise the notes given by the teacher taught on that day every time after school.
- Anonymous7 years ago
This felt like how i feel/experience.
I am not the only one!
I go blank whenever I'm asked a question pertaining to the text/book...
also yes, attention span's like that of a ferret. :P
Anyway, the only way out is to discipline yourself to sit and study.
How?
Set a time to complete something.
eg: 1 hour to finish a chapter in the book.
This might help you get motivated to read fast.
also re-reading will help.
Underline important words and then you can write/talk anything by weaving these words in your sentences.
Hope this helps! All the best!!