This is the time of the semester when prelims and project due-dates start to draw near. The LSC has tips on how you can prepare:
Self-Enroll in the LSC Canvas Modules
The LSC’s Canvas module on Studying for and Taking Exams gives an overview of which studying strategies are effective — and which ones aren’t. The module will also help you make a study plan for your particular needs. Use this link to self-enroll in the module.
Effective Study Strategies
- Study Strategies that Work
- Concept Mapping – How to make a concept map, which can help you organize information as you study for exams.
- Guidelines for Creating a Study Schedule – Suggestions for making your study more efficient.
- Creating a Five Day Study Plan – A way to plan when and how to study for exams.
- What do you do with practice exams? Read more about how to get the most our of those practice exams you get.
Things to Consider Before Your Prelims
- Exam Logistics – Before you take the exam, make sure you know all the details and logistics (when, where, how, modality, etc).
- Online Exam Checklist – Online exams present a unique set of logistical challenges, whether you are home or on-campus. Be prepared! Gather as much intel as possible about the testing format before the exam.
- The Open-Book Exam – Though these might seem easier than in-person, they often are not. Discover a few strategies to prepare for an open-book exam.
Strategies for Test-Taking
- How to Tackle Exam Questions – Strategies for different types of exam questions (e.g. multiple-choice, essay, etc…) and decoding exam questions.