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When preparing for exams, you have to consider many factors, such as
You can use these factors, plus research on how students learn and recall information, to prepare effectively for your exams.
Before you begin studying, gather information about the exam, including
If the exam is online, you should also find out
After you've found out more about the exam format, make a study plan to keep yourself organized and on track.
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When you're studying, make sure you're using your study time effectively. University exams usually require you to do more than just recall content; you will often be expected to:
To ensure that your studying methods go beyond memorization and recall, try some of these suggestions:
Integrate course content. Use concept maps or matrix charts to emphasize the relationships between ideas.
Predict - and answer - possible test questions. You can use previous midterms or quizzes as models for creating new questions, or brainstorm some with a classmate.
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