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Final Exam Test Taking Strategies Dr. John Michael Domino Center of Academic Achievement Florida Gulf Coast University
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CONCENTRATION Do you daydream while you study? Does your mind tend to wander off? Do you think of things totally unrelated to the subject? Do you worry often?
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Concentration What can you do? PUSH - PUSH P repare and Organize! U se syllabi & study guide. S tudy difficult subjects first! H ave a dedicated study space. P hone – turn it off! U se SQ3R method. S tudy subjects at peak times. H ave a worry pad handy and write down stray thoughts.
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What to do now? Pay close attention to everything in class. Take detailed notes -even if you don’t understand! During review sessions, check for clarification. Draw pictures and symbols for recall. Plan to review with a study buddy. Rewrite notes in your own words. Write down questions – go to the source! Get answers today! E-mail instructors. Schedule SI or tutorial sessions.
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I am Already Behind What Else Can I Do? Double your efforts – Unplug the T.V.! Answer only - important E-Mails! Budget Time - Study & Exercise! Carry Flashcards with you & review often! Put a “W.I.P.” sign on your door/desk! Turn phone off & answering machine on! Prioritize time you have now in a planner! Keep review and study time appointments!
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CRAM with a PLAN Focus syllabus and study guide. Condense important information. Use post-notes/flash cars/study list. Recite, recite and recite, out loud. Sleep 8 hrs. the day before exam. Eat a light meal – no caffeine! Preview - the day of the test. Prioritize study time on Daily Planner – use colors, symbols, etc. Cancel non-essential appointments.
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Essays and Subjective Exams Make a rough outline – list main thoughts. Organize paragraphs based on information. Select topic sentence headings. Write a draft answer and then refine it. Double space your answers. Write clear – print answers if necessary. Read your answers carefully and refine. “PARTIAL CREDIT RULES!”
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MEMORY STRATEGIES Organize – List facts in chronological order use colors and numbers. Learn Actively – Don’t sit - move around and form a mental picture. Draw diagrams, charts, cartoons, all pictures are a memory enhancer.
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MEMORY STRATEGIES Stay Healthy – studies show proper diet & exercise can increase memory by 20%. Recite – reciting is THREE times more effective than reading. Reviewing – notes the same day increases your chances of recalling by over 70%.
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What To Do Before an Exam Talk with successful, calm, and confident friends. Get adequate sleep – the day before the exam. Don’t Cram – review and condense notes. Review other exams – check if they are on file. Review all quizzes – this is essential. Make up practice test – based on notes. Prepare, Relax, and Think Positive!
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Studying For Exams Use the F-O-C-U-S method, make it a habit! F ocus focus on the syllabus and study guide. O pen open your text and your notes daily and become familiar with the content. C ondense condense notes to form study sheets. U nderstand review material you are unsure of. S tudy – study in a quiet place, with a partner, in a group, and quiz one another.
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What To Do During the Exam Arrive Early – sit where you feel comfortable. Bring Bottled Water – a huge advantage! Read Questions and Directions Carefully! Practice breathing and exercises. Preview exam - divide & conquer! Prioritize time you have now in writing! Answer multiple choice before essays. Skip difficult questions – save them for last! Allow a few minutes to review answers.
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* Intelligent Guessing True/False – if you’re unsure select -True Multiple Choice – Eliminate extreme answers with words such as always, never, all, none, etc. In-between answers with words such as often, seldom, probably, are usually a good choice. If you see a strange answer that seems out of place it’s probably not the right choice. If two answers are completely opposite - usually one is correct. If a part of a statement is false the whole answer is false. *Follow rules only if you are unsure of the answer!
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After The Exam * Relax – Knowing you have done your best! Review your all of your answers. Clarify answers with instructor. Have incorrect answers explained in detail. Go over test information with a SI leader. Talk with the instructor about incorrect answers “The difference between average and outstanding is less than you can imagine.”
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Super Success Strategies Ask questions – get answers the same day! Seek SI or a tutor- make it a habit! E-mail – the instructor, SI leader, classmate, etc. Recite your notes daily – take frequent breaks! Use index cards, post notes, and color pens. Recite out loud - walk around the room. Limit TV and Internet games to 30 min. Visit The Center for Academic Assistance Come to our next Success Seminar: http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/learning/Succ essSeminar.htm
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