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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

 

How to Take on College Studying: Part 2

How to take on College Studying
Part 2

Choose Where to Study    

Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

·        The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space --- usually your dorm room, your dorm room or library.

·        For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow students are available for discussion.

·        When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a less social environment.

Improve Your Study Habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

·        Have a routine for where and when you study:

·        Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

·        Do things that are harder and require more intense thought at most productive time of the day.

·        Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

·        Get to know students whom respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.

·        Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

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