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• Anticipate the answer before you look at the choices. Physically cover the answers with your scantron sheet to see if your can answer the question first.
• Read over all of your options.
• Eliminate highly implausible answers.
• Some examiners give away answers in their tests. By answering one question, you may be able to realize the answer to another question.
• If you must guess, keep in mind the following tips for multiple choice tests:

1. Sometimes lengthy or highly specific answers will be the correct answer.
2. Be aware of words like “always,” “never,” “only,” “must,” and “completely.” These are usually the wrong answers since there are many exceptions to rules. These are extreme words that are more than likely to be the wrong choice.

• Answer all questions in order without skipping or jumping around. Identify doubtful answers by marking in the margin and recheck these as time permits after all questions have been answered.
• Do not linger too long on any one question. Mark your best guess and move on, returning later if you have sufficient time.

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• “Spend an equal or greater amount of time preparing as you would for a normal test; the open book test will most likely be harder than if it were a closed book exam.”
• “Familiarize yourself with the book and relevant materials.”
• “If it’s allowed, write down all the important formulas and key information on a separate sheet so you don’t have to search through your book for it.”
• “Focus on learning the main ideas and get a feel for where they are located in the book, learn the details later if there’s still time.”

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In an open book exam-  “you are evaluated on understanding rather than recall and memorization.   You will be expected to:

·   apply material to new situations
·   analyze elements and relationships
·   synthesize, or structure
·   evaluate using your material as evidence

Access to content (books, notes, etc.) varies by instructor.   The exam can be take home or in the classroom with questions seen or unseen before exam time.”
“Do not underestimate the preparation needed for an open book exam:  your time will be limited, so the key is proper organization in order to quickly find data, quotes, examples, and/or arguments you use in your answers.”