kinds of exam

Studying for Exams
Some Basic Guidelines

Studying efficiently requires organisation of time and resources. The following points are a general set of guidelines to help you prepare for exams.
Find out the kinds of exams you will be sitting

Different types of exams will require different approaches. Here are some tips:
Essay Exams

If you are sitting an exam that requires answers in essay form, find out how many questions you have to answer. For example, if you must answer four questions, select and study four topics in detail plus one extra as a backup topic.
Multiple Choice Exams

Multiple Choice exams will usually only cover what has been discussed in the lectures and tutorials. Use the course outline as a framework for study. Look for the main ideas and concepts and then find details to support them. Use flash cards to help you memorise the information. On small cards, write down definitions, main ideas and details. You can carry them around with you and use them to drill yourself.
Open Book Exams

One of the biggest myths about Open Book exams is that you don't need to study for them. While Open Book exam questions don't test your memory, they do test your ability to find and use information, solve problems and apply knowledge effectively. Make sure you are fully familiar with your texts and notes and know where to find necessary information.

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"Studying for Exams
Some Basic Guidelines
Studying efficiently requires organisation of time and resources. The following
points are a general set of guidelines to help you prepare for exams.
Find out the kinds of exams you will be sitting
Different types of exams will require different approaches. Here are some
tips:
Essay Exams
If you are sitting an exam that requires answers in essay
form, find out
how many questions you have to answer. For example, if you must answer four
questions, select and study four topics in detail plus one extra as a backup
topic.
Multiple Choice Exams
Multiple Choice exams will usually only cover what has been discussed in
the lectures and tutorials. Use the course outline as a framework for study.
Look for the main ideas and concepts and then find details to support them.
Use flash cards to help you memorise the information. On small cards, write
down definitions, main ideas and details. You can carry them around with
you and use them to drill yourself.
Open Book Exams
One of the biggest myths about Open Book exams is that you don't need to
study for them. While Open Book exam questions don't test your memory, they
do test your ability to find and use information, solve problems and apply
knowledge effectively. Make sure you are fully familiar with your texts and
notes and know where to find necessary information."
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