1. Surviving Midterms & Finals 101
Kortschak Center for Learning & Creativity
Presented by: Pooja Parashar

2. Learning Outcomes Visualize the desired study environment
Generate materials that will help during the study process
Identify different ways to prepare for exams
Discover the importance of self-care during study sessions

3. Each stage is important and will look different for each individual
Before & During
Exams
BEFORE:
Read through the Syllabus
Ask Professor or TA about exam/essay format
Take notes in lecture
Break down reading and assignments
Create study materials (i.e. Flashcards, Acronyms, Visuals)
Form study groups
Each stage is important and will look different for each individual

4. Create Study Plans (theorganisedstudent.tumblr, n.d.)

5. Study Prep Create the proper “study” environment Review:
Study plan
Lecture notes
Handouts
Midterm/Final study guides
Focus on studying
Mentally prepare for the exam
(theorganisedstudent.tumblr, n.d.)

6. Importance of Self-Care
Be well-rested
Take breaks to recharge
Get a good night’s sleep before exams
Eat healthy to stimulate brain function
Make time for deep breathing
(theorganisedstudent.tumblr, n.d.)

7. DURING-Exam Tips & Tricks
Get to class early and ease into exam mode
Look over the full exam before starting
(Optimal) Anxiety can be good
Alert, focused, and motivated
If stuck on a question, put pencil down, close eyes, and take three deep breaths
Create coping statements
(theorganisedstudent.tumblr, n.d.)

8. Revise
Relax
Reward
AFTER Exams

9. References
Fischer, M. (2011). Steps for tackling the big test [Handout]. Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity.
Howard, J. (2014, June 22). Scientists link a good night's sleep to higher test scores. Retrieved from performance_n_ html
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. (2013). Full catastrophe living: using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness. New York :Bantam Books
Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity (2013). Yerkes-dodson Law: Test anxiety.
Mlstudies. (2016, January 23). Self-Care. Retrieved from
O'Brien, Linda . How to get good grades in college . Dayton, OH: Woodburn Press , Print.
The Organised Student. (n.d.). Retrieved from
Saint Mary's College. (n.d.). Test Taking Strategies. Retrieved from services/tutorial-academic-skills-8
Smith, R. J., Arnkoff, D. B., & Wright, T. L. (1990). Test anxiety and academic competence: A comparison of alternative models. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 37(3), Retrieved from