5 Key Strategies for Exam PrepHere are five key strategies from Simon Fraser University to help you prepare for an exam.
10 Ways to Prepare for Your Final ExamFinals week always seems to be just around the corner. It doesn’t have to be a stressful and hurried time. Here are 10 tips on how to prepare for final exams in college.
Test Like an AceThis tutorial from Effective U will help you recognize how class content relates to exams, understand how to apply tips for exam preparation, and use new techniques to prepare for and take exams.
The Study Cycle (UNC Learning Center)Do you have trouble building study time into your schedule? Do you find yourself waiting until the last minute to study for exams? The Study Cycle, adapted from Frank Christ’s PLRS system by Saundra McGuire in her book Teach Students How to Learn, is a guide to help you build effective studying into your everyday life.
Memorization Strategies (UNC Learning Center)Memory tricks help you expand your working memory and access long term memory. These techniques can also enable you to remember some concepts for years or even for life. Finally, memory tricks like these lead to understanding and higher order thinking. Keep reading for an introduction to effective memorization techniques that will help you in school.
Strategic Test Prep (UNC Learning Center)This handout offers four easy-to-use steps for planning an effective and organized test study routine. Remember, the earlier you start planning and begin studying, the better the chance your test study routine will be effective.
Test Day Game Plan (UNC Learning Center)This handout shares strategies to use the day of your exam to maximize your success. For strategies to use to prepare for your exam in advance, check out the Learning Center’s other resources hyperlinked that the bottom of this handout.
Multiple Choice Exams (UNC Learning Center)This handout discusses things to know about multiple choice exams and effective strategies to improve your performance on these types of exams.
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