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?
4
GET TO WORK!
Make and keep a
study schedule.
Study in a suitable
place free from
distractions.
Organize all of
your material
before starting.
5
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!!
10
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
11
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!
14
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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