Preparing for Common Exams
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Have a Plan!
List all of the Common Exam Dates on
your Calendar during the First Week of
School!
Begin Preparation on the First Day of
School!
Make a Commitment to Yourself to
Attend Every Class!
Meet the Professor and Memorize
his/her Office Hours!
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How Much Time Will I Need?
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Answer the following questions:
 What is my schedule like
during the week of the
exam?
 Do I have other exams or
papers due that week?
 How much material is
there to cover?
 Do I need to work with a
tutor to better understand
the material?
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GET TO WORK!
Make and keep a
study schedule.
Study in a suitable
place free from
distractions.
Organize all of
your material
before starting.
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DON’T WAIT FOR INSPIRATION
TO STRIKE…
IT PROBABLY WON’T!
DAILY PREPARATION IS KEY!
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STAY OFF FACEBOOK!!
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BEFORE AND AFTER CLASS
Every day before class, preview the
material for 15-20 minutes
Spend 20-30 minutes after class going
over notes
Use this time to get any confusing points
cleared up; much better now than later
Once a week, review the material to get a
complete overview of the information
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ESCAPE TO THE CAPE
Kupfrian 200
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FREE TUTORING STARTS
THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS
Attend group tutoring sessions
Drop in and work with a tutor
No appointment needed
Schedule a one-on-one session with a tutor
Don’t wait until the last minute!!
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PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
PRACTICE!
 Practice does not
make perfect…perfect
practice makes
perfect!
 Work with students
who know the
material and solve the
problems correctly
 Attend review
sessions
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CRAMMING DOES NOT WORK!
Your anxiety level
increases
You will lose sleep
and eat poorly
You may get sick
You may oversleep
and miss the exam
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CRAMMING DOES NOT WORK!
 Your short term
memory will overload
and you will forget
what you learned
 When tired and
hungry, you will not
perform at a
maximum level
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The Professor
 Pay attention to hints
the instructor may
give about the test
 Ask the teacher to
specify areas which
will be emphasized on
the test
 Ask! Ask! Ask!
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TEACH ANOTHER STUDENT
 If you can teach the
material to another
student, then you
really know it.
 Have tutors and
classmates ask you to
explain the subject.
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YOU CAN DO IT!!
HAVE CONFIDENCE
IN YOUR ABILITY
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