One of the best ways to prepare for upcoming exams is to note and reflect on errors you’ve made on previous exams. This is especially useful if you have already had an exam this semester in the same course or with the same instructor in a previous course. However, it is a helpful process even when you are looking at exams from other courses.
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Give yourself enough time to study. Make a study schedule that fits your way of studying and do not leave anything for the last minute. …
As you look at your previous exam(s), do you notice any of the following?
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Once you have noticed the patterns in your errors, you can start to develop strategies for addressing them. If you do not understand what kinds of errors you are making or how to address them, consult your TA or instructor.
The more you know about the format and emphasis of an upcoming exam, the better prepared you can be. you can become more familiar with your exam by asking yourself the following questions:
Mapping out a study plan two or three weeks before an exam will allow you avoid cramming and help to alleviate stress!
For many courses, it is important to understand both the details and the larger concepts in the course material. It is often also necessary to see the relationship between various concepts in the course. There are a number of note taking and diagramming methods you can use to organize your material in meaningful ways.
Outlines of the headings and subheading in your textbook chapters or lecture notes – Useful for understanding the “big picture” of a chapter or lecture
Try to replicate as much as possible the conditions of the exam-writing situation. Find or make-up practice questions that are of the type that will be on the exam*; put your books away (unless it is an open book exam) while you complete the practice questions; work under timed conditions. You may even want to visit the examination room to get comfortable in the space. This is an effective strategy for addressing exam anxiety.
There are a number of ways you can find or create practice questions:
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