Exam Day: Survival: Test- Taking: Part 3

Exam Day: Survival Tips
Test – Taking
Part 3

Identify key words.

This allows you to focus on the main idea presented by a challenging question.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To comprehend questions that are difficult much more effectively, rephrase them into a format that you find comfortable. Be careful not to completely alter the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you answer.

Allow yourself time to organize your responses to short- answer and essay questions. This will reduce the time needed to revise your responses.

Write neatly.

Be sure that all of your answers can be read by whoever is grading your test (transcribe them neatly.)

Use all the time you’re alloted.

If you finish early do not consider yourself completely finished. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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Note-Taking Strategies: Part 3

Note-Taking Strategies
Part 3
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After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher from your teacher or classmates.

After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and for tests down the road.

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Student Success Tips: From Edison College

Student Success Tips
From Edison College

1.      Attend New Student Orientation at the beginning of the fall or Spring Semester.

2.      GEN 101S, First Year Experience provides excellent content and resources to be a successful student. It is likely that this class will be part of your first semester.

3.      Be sure to attend all classes, and be on time.

4.      To reduce distractions, sit near the front of the class.

5.      Keep a copy of the syllabus for each class so that you will know what is going on, what you should be doing, and how soon you need to get it done.

6.      Be a good listener. Focus and concentrate on main points.

7.      Take good notes in class, and review your notes within 24 hours. Then, review your notes periodically to help you retain information. Index cards with key information are also helpful way to review.

8.      STUDY!! To be a successful college student, study at least two hours a week every hour you spend in class. This is a minimum.

9.      Determine an ideal study location, and plan study time when you are at your best to retain information.

10.  Maintain a student planner to keep track of important dates and projects.

11.  Apply additional time management strategies, including planning, setting goals, and prioritizing schoolwork and your additional responsibilities.

12.  Avoid marathon study periods. Instead, study for short intervals with a break in between. For example, study for 30 minutes, take a 3-minute break, come back and review, then repeat the process.

13.  Get to know other students in your classes for added study support and to study together when possible.

14.  Practice in class, and ask your instructor questions when needed. Meet them during office hours for additional support and guidance.

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