Study / Test Taking Strategies

GENERAL OVERVIEW

• How to Prepare

• What to Study

• Attacking the Exam

PREPARATION STRATEGY

• Become Familiar With Key Concepts / Key Topics

• Read With Focus

• Outlines• Fill Out BEFORE Class• Attention to Key Topics• Capture Relevant Figures• Use Class for Missing Parts• Match Illustrations to Key Topic Dimensions

STUDY STRATEGY

• Gather the Right Materials

• Focus on the Right Things

• Quizzes – Look for Companion Concepts

• Zero in on Key Topics• Review Labels / Definitions• Identify Depth (Dimensional Levels)• Associate Illustrations with Dimensions• Think About Usage

EXAM STRATEGY

• What the Scrap

• Multiple Choice

• Scenario Multiple Choice

• Essay