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Start early to avoid last minute panic Know what to expect so that you are calm, focused and confident on the day Use effective study strategies to increase memory recall Know how to overcome common dilemmas in exam situations Find ways to relax and stay calm to improve performance in the exam
Short answer questions A short and concise response to a question often designed to test recall of specific facts. Tips! Pay close attention to instructional words e.g. explain, define and limiting words in the questions. Allocate more time to questions worth more marks. Keep it brief; dont include irrelevant information. Make sure paragraphs have a main idea, supporting ideas and a concluding sentence. Use point form where appropriate.
Example: In two sentences or less, explain the difference between a short answer exam and a multiple choice exam. List three effective study strategies for recalling information.
Essay questions Questions that require a response in the form of an essay and usually with a specified word limit. Tips! Analyse the question look for the topic, the instructional words and any limiting words. Identify what knowledge you are expected to display. Calculate when you should finish the essay and write the time down as a reminder. Spend time planning your essay. Use conventional essay structure i.e. introduction, body, conclusion. Show evidence and a clear line of reasoning. If you run out of time, give an outline in point form.
Example: In 500 words, critically assess the following three types of exams and explain which exam type you perceive to be the most valuable for testing knowledge in your field of study: 1. Essay exams 2. Multiple choice exams 3. Open book exams
Open book exams Permitted texts/materials are taken into the exam and these are used to assist in answering questions. Tips! Dont be fooled! You must be well prepared and know your material. When revising, remember to tag, bookmark or index relevant information for quick retrieval. The purpose is usually to allow you to use models, formulas, definitions, relevant cases etc. Notes or texts should be used to support your answer, not to find your answer. Find out exactly what you are permitted to take into the exam and make sure you have your own copy of the permitted texts/material.
Using exam time poorly Writing everything you know about a topic but not answering the question
You need to answer the question analyse what is being asked of you.