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Exam Preparation
Exam preparation starts weeks and even mont=
hs
before the exam; it is a series of steps that includes proper time
management and study habits. Exam periods are usually one of
the busiest times for students usually at the end of term many assignme=
nts
are due as well you need to be preparing and studying for
finals. It is important to balance your exam study time with
your other commitments. To do this you will need to re examine your
priorities at this time and shift your schedule to accommodate the extra
studying time. This might mean taking time off work, and letting
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Always fall back to how your choices now are going to impact your short=
and
long term goals.
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are
some things you can do to maximize your preparation and ace the exam
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Review continuously throughout the year =
in
short, frequent time spans
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Start well in advance breaking large
subjects down into manageable tasks
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Know when and where the exam is going to=
be
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Know the test format (multiple choice, e=
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etc)
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Know the percentage of what the exam wil=
l be
towards your final grades
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It is easier to prepare for exams by
learning the material as opposed to simply recalling it
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Find supports and resources
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Do not just memorize, you need to learn =
and
understand the material
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Use times that you are most alert and ma=
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sure that where you are studying is free from external distractions
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Study guides and websites of the text bo=
oks
are great resources with excellent review questions. You should a=
lso
make sure that you attend the review class, and go prepared with any
questions you have about the material or test format. Also take
advantage of the professor’s office hours to clarify any material=
or
questions you might have
Predicting Exam Questions
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If the professor emphasizes certain
information most likely it will be on the exam
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When the professor asks questions of the
class write those questions down, they might turn up as exam questions<=
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When the professor writes something on t=
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board
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Generate your own list of potential
questions
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Put a star by anything in your class not=
es
and text book that was emphasized, the star will remind you that they c=
ould
be potential exam questions
For more information plea=
se see
the following websites:
http://www.yorku.ca/cdc/lsp/eponline/exam.htm
http://www.campusaccess.com/student-life/academics-ex=
am-preparation.html
http://www.studygs.net/tstprp2.htm
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