HOW TO PREPARE FOR MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAMS Student Resource Centre

REVIEW Review your syllabus carefully Review all of your lecture notes, and assigned readings

SAMPLE QUESTIONS Draw on assigned material to develop your own sample questions

STUDY SCHEDULE Make a study schedule that spreads out the task of studying For example, begin studying for scheduled exams, quizzes, and tests a week in advance

THE EXAM Read all the directions and questions carefully before you answer the questions Try to think of the correct answer before reading the answer options Answer the easy questions first Eliminate options that are obviously wrong Save difficult questions for the end

MANAGING TEST ANXIETY What is test anxiety? “Test anxiety is a psychological condition in which people experience extreme distress and anxiety in testing situations. While many people experience some degree of stress and anxiety before and during exams, text anxiety can actually impair learning and hurt test performance”.

CONT. Get ample rest the night before the exam Eat before the exam Practice mock exam questions under conditions that are similar to actual exam conditions Take several deep breaths to calm down if your anxiety level increases during the exam Bring a water bottle to the exam

QUESTIONS Dr. Abu Kamara Coordinator, Accessible Learning Services

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