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Posted on October 24, 2007 by Jason Petrina | Posted under Reference and Education
Exams And Tests: Tips To Performing Better
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If you're a college student, it is critically important that you attend the last few classes before a test or exam is given. Many times professors will provide critical information that may be given on the exam. While not all teachers will provide a review or tips on what you should study, some will be gracious enough to do so, so don't lower your chances of performing well by skipping a class during this important time period. Whenever possible, try to gain an idea of how much material will be covered in the exam. For example, will the exam cover an entire term or semester or will it only focus on material that has been covered since the last exam? This knowledge will help you to narrow down your field of study. Discovering the type of testing format that will be used can also prove to be very important. Learn whether you should expect short answer, true-false, essay questions, multiple choice or a combination. When you begin studying for the test, take the time to organize your study materials. This can help you to remain focused on the most important topics. In addition, the following technique can help you to remember and retrieve information more easily: First, recite the information you need to study. Read it aloud. Next, work on recalling the information from memory. Practice recalling the information from memory first by reciting it orally, then by writing down your answers. The act of recalling the information in three different formats will help you to remember it more easily. If you find that you are having difficulty in recalling information from memory, write out a set of review cards and study them. Then, ask a friend to quiz you using the review cards. Taking practice tests can also help to improve your chances of performing well on a test. This is particularly helpful for individuals who are able to comprehend information but who perform poorly on tests due to the jitters. Take a practice test within the allotted amount of time as the real test in order to get a 'feel' for the real test. If you know that you will be taking an essay test, or that at least a portion of the test will be comprised of essay question, improve your chances by studying the main points of the subject material. Grab a study partner and discuss them together. While reading the material, look for topics and themes that might be raised in essay questions. Practice writing answers to essay questions by trying to predict questions that might be asked and writing out responses. In your responses, work on outlining your answers according to a short outline of the main points and then filling in material as needed. For tests that will involve at least some multiple choice answers, focus your study sessions on learning the structure of the material that will be presented in the test. While you may not be able to predict the exact questions that will be asked, this will help you to cover the details that may be presented. About The Author: Jason Petrina is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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