CIS 1200-02-1106 Introduction To Online Learning Jeffrey E. Abernathy Assignment L5a
3 Preparation and Review Strategies for Exam Preparation
Preparation Strategies
1. Reviewing the material prior to class. This will give you an idea of material covered prior to class. Review headings, scan paragraphs then review any definitions and key points in the chapter summary.
2. Take notes or prepare an outline to help you recall key points or definitions covered.
3. Make self tests or create flash cards to help you recall and retain information.
Review Strategies
1. Rework any problem you did not get correct to understand the concepts involved.
2. If prior tests have an error and the correct answer is provided, rework the problem to obtain the correct answer. If you still cannot work it correctly ask the professor to explain the solution.
3. Recite answers out loud and repeat if necessary to help you retain information.
The above preparation and review strategies can be applied to help you retain information and help you be successful with exams as well as in other assignments for class.
We also read about how to prepare yourself for an essay exam. We read about how to anticipate what materials may be covered and in turn practice our essay answers ahead of time.
We had to pick one of the chapters in our reading this week and do an outline of the chapter. I choose Chapter 12 which was on essay exam preparations.
Introduction: Chapter 12 Taking Essay Exams
I. Essay preparation strategies
A. Predict questions
1. Review concepts to predict questions
2. Prepare sample self tests on key points
3. Review definitions
B. Plan your answers
1. Gather information and plan sample answers
2. Organize your answers in the form of an outline
3. Outline your planned answers
C. Practice answers
1. Review outline and practice answers
2. Use memory aids to recall information
3. Write out some sample answers
D. Read and follow directions carefully
1. Find out number of questions included
2. Find out necessary word count
3. Plan your Writings
E. Organize ideas and write answers out
1. Use one paragraph basic design
2. Modify designs for longer essays
3. Rephrase questions as statements
F. Use basics of essay writing for answers
1. Provide an introduction with a thesis
2. Write 3 paragraphs that support thesis key points
3. Close with a conclusion that reinforces key points
G. Consider what influences your grade
1. Make sure content is relevant to material
2. Use proper sentence structure, grammar and spelling
3. Observe proper margins and writing characteristics
H. If time allows review answers
1. Make sure you have rephrased what you have learned
2. Rewrite and compare answers as time allows
3. Compare answers to peers AFTER the test
I. Summary
1. Key points of chapter
2. Definitions
The final topic we covered this week was how to use a 5 day study plan to help us prepare for exams and become a more successful student. Below are the strategies from the 5 day study plan that I selected to utilize. There are many aspects but the 5 I choose are the ones that work best for me.
Effective Strategy for Exam Study Using 5-Day Study Plan
1. Increase your study plan
2. Space your study times
3. Divide the material
4. Modify the plan
5. Plan active study tasks
When studying for an exam one key issue as the text of Introduction to Online Learning brings out this week is to increase your study plan. With an upcoming you should increase your study time if possible focusing on issues you have problems with.
Spacing your study time is important to make sure you do not become exhausted and overstressed and forget the material covered. Taking a break when feeling overwhelmed can allow you to return to the materials with a new perspective.
Divide the material into small blocks of recallable sections can be beneficial when preparing for an exam. Last minute preparation or “cramming” can overload your mind and prevent you from being able to recall the information.
Modify the plan-If you find one aspect that works better for you than others modify your plan to focus more on that aspect to let you take the fullest advantage of your study time.
Plan active study tasks-Plan your time wisely to prepare for the covered materials. Again plan your time around giving my time to the aspects that can benefit you best in recalling information on the exam.
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