How to Study for a Test or Final
The end of the term is drawing near,and that means final exams are on the way. 36
The most important thing you can do is give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Then follow this plan:
Start Early
Gather all the material you 've received during the term. Read through your class notes twice.
Some things will sound familiar and some things will sound unfamiliar. That's normal.
Establish a Study Group or Partner.
Schedule at least one meeting time with a study partner or study group. If you can't completely get together,then exchange email addresses. 37
Collect your old exams from the year ( or semester) and make a photocopy of each one. Write out the test answers and copy each one again. Use Old Tests
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To get the best results,you should make several copies of each old exam and keep taking the tests until you score perfectly on each one.
Build up Your Class Notes.
Organize your notes by date and make note of any missing dates/pages. Get together with a study partner or group to compare notes and fill in any missing material. 39 Everybody zones out once in a while. After you organize your new set of notes,underline any key words,formulas,themes,and concepts.
Make yourself a new practice test with fill-in sentences and term definitions. Print out several tests and practice several times. 40 Then exchange.
Make Use of Old Assignments.
Gather some old assignments and redo the exercises. Review tho exercises until you can every question easily.