Preparing and Taking Examinations

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Throughout time spent to achieve higher education there have been multiply resources to aid in preparation. These resources can be used to help students who are having difficulties planning their routines for success. Students struggle at times with anxiety when preparing for class examinations. This paper will provide some strategies that can be used to ease test anxiety and help plan a routine for success.
When taking any notes for a class, use the same notebook. Different notebooks should be used for each class to ensure information does not cross (Rozakis L. 2003). When you start class for the day ensure you date your entry before taking any notes. Dating the entry will aid you in not only referencing your notes later, but it will help you in studying by allowing you to reference your textbooks according to the date you started the lesson. Notes should contain a record of all important information and major topics the instructor presented. When studying your notes you should try to recall all the major ideas in the order they were presented. By recalling the information in chronological order it will help you stay focused. When information is written on the board it should be copied into your notes. If the instructor took the time to write the information on the board, likely the information is pertinent to the lesson and will be seen again at a later date. Be involved in the class. If your instructor is moving rapidly through the lesson get their attention and ask them to slow down. You are in class to learn, don’t be afraid to speak up and ask questions on topics that you don’t understand. Questions are a way you can show the instructor that you are not just a sponge, you are there to learn. Questions can also demonstrate ...

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...is paper I have mentioned multiply strategies that can be used to ease the anxiety students feel. Students at times don’t feel like they are properly prepared for their examination due to a lack of intent. These strategies can be used to set yourself up for success and plan a routine. With a proper study routine and along with a time management program will aid you in being successful.

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Rozakis L. (2003). Testing Taking Strategies and Study Skills for the Utterly Confused. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.

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