Before The Exam
Review daily! Review your notes, returned papers and previous exams.
To check that you really do understand a concept, be sure you can tell it to someone else so they understand it, or write it down so that it makes sense.
After you have studied on your own, work with others.
Imagine the material from the teacher's point of view. What questions would you ask? (The teacher has a specific point of view on the subject, and will write questions so that this viewpoint will be drawn out.) Outguess the teacher, predict questions. Test yourself before the teacher tests you. Don't wait to be surprised! Construct sample tests from the homework and with other students.
Come to the examination with a sharp mind which has not been dulled by too much last-minute studying. Be sure that you also bring to the examination all the materials you need so that you will be ready to work when you receive the paper.
At The Exam
Skim over the entire exam first to get an idea of what material is being asked for, and how the test itself is organized. Ask questions where you aren't sure what's being asked.
Establish priorities:
Go to easy items first, leave difficult items until last.Budget your time accordingly
Budget your time accordingly
How much is each question worth?
(One question worth 10% should take 10% of your time.)
Begin working:
Read each item thoughtfully, in relation to the course. Stick to the question.Reread what you have done.
Reread what you have done.
Make changes or additions as seems wise.
Be sure that the reader can follow your logic easily.
Give your teacher an excuse for awarding partial credit: Don't leave blanks!
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