It's that time of year again! Now that we have planned your study schedule for each exam, it's time you learn some helpful tips for test taking. The website below has a great presentation that I find very easy to understand and is a quick read:
http://www.studygs.net/tsttak1.htmThe website below has some great tips on how to be prepared for your finals from the student perspective. Check it out:
http://www.suite101.com/content/final-exam-study-tips-a109147On test day it is important to remember the following things:
*Dress in layers in case your test room is really hot or really cold.
*Once you have the exam, flip through the entire test so you know what to expect and can pace yourself properly.
*READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY for each section. This step can mean the difference between passing or failing your exam.
*Multiple Choice Questions: Answer all easy questions first, and come back to the hard ones later... WHY? You may find the answers to harder questions later on in another test question or reading passage. You will also have more information which will help you with the "process of elimination" method.*Essay Questions: Take a few minutes to write down the important points or information you want to talk about in each question. That's called an outline, and it helps you to organize your thoughts before you start writing.
*Check over your test when you are complete to make sure everything has been answered before turning in the test!
*Once complete, please make sure you sit quietly so that you do not distract others. Bring a magazine or a book with you to keep yourself busy after the exam is over (ask the teacher if it's okay if you can read it).
Best of luck to you all! Come see me in C-306 if you have any questions throughout the week.
