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FINAL EXAM PREPARATION
Do you feel like this when you start thinking about
preparing for final exams?
After today you will know… Have a review of your learning & studying
preferences
How to fill your study toolbox
What your study schedule is for final exams
Helpful Tips to Achieve Successful Studying Organize Spend Time Wisely Strategize to Overcome Problems
Tips for Taking a Final Exam
What is your learning preference?
Before you can begin preparing, you need to understand how
you learn best…
What is your studying preference?
What is in your study
toolbox?
Organize – So you know where to start!
When will you have time to study? 168 hours in a week
Block out committed times Work/School/Other required commitments
Block out sleep, eating, and personal readiness
Look at times left and other needs
When should the most difficult courses be studied
Let’s begin to make out your study plan
Organize – Study Plan
For each class identify difficulty and final exam preparation needs Cumulative Exam? Percentage towards final grade?
What materials should I study? Use syllabus and notes to determine topics to study How much emphasis was put on each topic area or chapter? Rate your level of knowledge
(1=none to 10=completely comprehend) Based on all of the above, designate blocks of
time you study for each course. Be sure to keep in mind how much time you have until your
first exam and in between each exam Use your “Exam Planner” to help organize!
Spend Time Wisely!!
Plan for adequate sleep, exercise, and meals
The remaining class and study times are precious – miss only for extreme reasons!!
Watch your energy and anxiety levels
A little anxiety is a good thing—what if you have too much anxiety?
Strategize to Overcome Problems
Pay attention to your attention
Agree with Roommates about study time
Turn off the phone/TV/Facebook
Learn to say “no”
Hang out a “do not disturb” sign
Avoid noise distractions
Are you letting others misuse your time?
Strategize to Overcome Problems
When you get stuck…
What is one task I can accomplish? Am I being too hard on myself? Does this need to be perfect? Can I do just one more thing? What is the best use of my time right now? Can I delegate this? How did I just waste time? (cleaning
bathroom) Am I using all the resources available to me?
http://library.mtsu.edu/finalstoolkit
Strategize to Overcome Problems
Avoid Procrastination…
Make your plans a part of public record
Study with others
Step back and check your progress from time to time
Verbalize your excuses
Visualize success or completion
Find a reward
Tips for Taking a Final Exam What is your mind set? Preview all questions before beginning!!! Plan your time/Points/Weighted Mind Dump/Anxiety Reduction Read each question carefully
Look for specifics in the directions for each section Guess – leave nothing blank! Take the entire time allotted - Be last to
Finish Review test, be sure it is complete
Is Your Toolbox Complete?
QUESTIONS??
Eric B. MillerAcademic Advisor
University College Advising Center
[email protected] (615) 898-2339
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