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Multiple Choice

Meredith — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:38:00 +0000

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:

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.

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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Exam Preparation Tips!

Meredith — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:30:41 +0000

“Start now! Give yourself adequate time to prepare, by organizing your notes andmaking sure you have covered all the required course material.”
“Organize! Find out what will be covered on the exam and sit down with your notes tosee what you need to work on. Try to estimate how much time you will need for eachcourse and task. Make appointments in your planner for study times.”
“Prioritize! Make sure you devote enough time to the courses that are essential to yourprogram. Decide which courses need the most work and also which exams are worththe greater percentage of your marks. You do not want to spend 90% of your time on a course that you are doing well on and in which the exam is only worth 10% of your mark.”

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Test Taking- General Tips

Meredith — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:19:06 +0000

General Tips- Before you Begin:

“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.”
“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.)”
“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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Test Taking and Anxiety

Meredith — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:13:14 +0000

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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Exam Preparation Tips

Steve — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:35:40 +0000

Getting Started

“The earlier you start, the more time you will have to prepare for the exam. You don’t have to wait until exam time approaches; try to set the stage from the beginning of the course by reviewing the material after each class. By starting early and studying on a regular basis, you will have a better opportunity to absorb the information and life will be a lot easier when it’s time to put it all together for the exam.”

“Make sure all of your course material is well organized so you can find and fill any gaps. If you miss any classes, get the notes from your friends right away instead of scrambling at the last minute. Proper organization will help you to get a better picture of the material that has to be covered and improve the flow of the study process.”

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