making the grade & surviving finals
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Making the Grade &Surviving Finals
Presented By:
Academic Insight Mentors Center of Academic Student Achievement
Test Taking
Strategies One week before
the BIG day:
Gather all
material/
lecture notes
Homework
Assignments
, old quizzes
Develop
adequate
study groups
Each Day:
Divide material
into portions
Study some of
the material
Go over what
has been study
and ADD more
Take any
practice exams
available!
The
Nigh
t Be
fore
!
Take care of any issue that
may cause distractions Don’t pull all-nighters/ Get
enough rest (6-8 hrs) Just review, no cramming Pack testing materials
(pencils, scantron, snack)
Exam
Day
! Eat a balanced breakfast Don’t try to cram info or learn new info: only confuses what your brain already knows
GO TO EXAM CONFIDENTLY!
Timed Exams If the test is timed, don’t spend to much time on one question Move on to the easier
questions/go back to those skipped Don’t change 1st answer
options UNLESS absolutely
positive
You’
re
Alm
ost
Done
!
If you have time left over,
RECHECK EXAM DON’T change answers! YOUR 1ST ANSWER CHOICE IS USUALLY RIGHT! Don’t worry, you are not
meant to know every answer on the EXAM. They are built to challenge your scope of knowledge.
Afte
r the
Exa
m LET IT GO!! Treat Yourself (relax, go to the beach,
etc.) When exam is returned go over missed
material and ASK questions. You do not want to make the same
mistakes on the next exam. Talk to the professor and ask for study tips, etc.
SURVIVING FINALS!
DO NOT WORRY! One grade does
not determine your life!
Nonetheless, doing great make
things easier…
Prep
are!
You need to take all of the previous study and time management tips
and put them to good use. Remember: Do not
procrastinate, cram or overload yourself
See
Whe
re Yo
u St
and
Check out your syllabus for the grading rubric. You will find the percentage weight (%30) of the final. Calculate what you need to make on the final!
GPA Calculator- http://casa.tamucc.edu/gpa.php This will help you to
prioritize your time!
Study in a
Group Reach out to
your classmates
and form a
study group.
Choose your
group members with
caution, do not
get trapped in
a group that
wants to
“goof” around.
Know what to Expect
Will the exam be comprehensive?
Are you given a study guide outlining what will be covered?
What format will the exam be in? (multiple choice, essay, presentation)
CASA
Re
sour
ces
Come in for tutoring and SI sessions! You can find the tutoring & SI schedules @ www.casa.tamucc.edu
Our AWESOME tutors will assist you with any questions you may have while studying.
Take Care of
Your Health! You need to be
mentally and
physically
prepared.
Go to the
Dugan and
attend a fitness
class, walk the
track, use the
gym equipment, etc.
Staying active
is a great
stress reliever!
GOOD LUCK!! And please, enjoy the rest of the semester!
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