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General Tips- Before you Begin:

1. “Preview the test before you answer anything. This gets you thinking about the material. Make sure to note the point value of each question. This will give you some ideas on budgeting your time.”
2. “Quickly calculate how much time you should allow for each section according to the point value. (You don’t want to spend 30 minutes on an essay question that counts only 5 points.)”
3. “Do a mind dump. Using what you saw in the preview, make notes of anything you think you might forget. Write down things that you used in learning the material that might help you remember. Outline your answers to discussion questions.”

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Multiple Choice- If you must guess, keep in mind the following tips for multiple choice tests:

• Sometimes lengthy or highly specific answers will be the correct answer.
• 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. 

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“When you take a test, you are demonstrating your ability to understand course material or perform certain tasks.  Successful test taking avoids carelessness.” 
 “These suggestions may help you avoid careless errors!”Please click on the link below to view the 10 tips for Terrific Test Taking.

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Taking Care of Yourself-  “Don’t forget to take care of yourself during the exam preparation. It is very important to be in good mental and physical condition for the exam. A small amount of stress can get you psyched, but too much mental or physical strain can be detrimental to your performance. The last thing you want to do is to sabotage your efforts by ignoring your well-being.“

Other tip topics found at the link below include:  Getting Started, Creating a Study Plan, and Studying for the Exam.

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