Read the following questions and answer “yes” or “no”
according to how you currently prepare for exams. Almost no one can honestly answer “yes” to all of these. However, by marking your answers down on
paper, you will be taking the first step toward changing your test preparation
strategies.
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1.
Do you begin planning and studying for exams from the first week of
the semester? |
YES |
NO |
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2.
Do you review all readings and lecture notes on a daily and weekly
basis? |
YES |
NO |
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3.
Do you analyze homework, quizzes, and exams from throughout the
semester for pattern and error? |
YES |
NO |
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4.
Do you obtain copies of previous semesters’ exams to use as study
guides? |
YES |
NO |
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5.
Do you get normal amounts of food, sleep, and exercise before exams
to help reduce stress? |
YES |
NO |
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6.
Do you identify possible exam questions while reading and taking
notes? |
YES |
NO |
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7.
Do you study with others? |
YES |
NO |
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8.
Do you use your instructors’ office hours to ask questions about
material you don't understand? |
YES |
NO |
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9.
Do you develop a time budget strategy before each exam to ensure that
you complete the exam? |
YES |
NO |
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10.
Do you make a calendar or schedule of what, how, and when you need to
review for each course? |
YES |
NO |
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11.
Do you use study strategies appropriate to type of exam (e.g., flashcards
to memorize for recall tests)? |
YES |
NO |
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12.
Do you use small portions of time for review? |
YES |
NO |
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13.
Do you attend all classes and effective note-taking strategies? |
YES |
NO |