Exam Study Strategies that really work!

The Essay Exam continued…

• Pay attention to key words that indicate what you are being asked to do
• Start with an intro and end with a conclusion for each question
• Answer questions directly – don’t beat around the bush
• Leave time at the end to check for spelling mistakes, grammar mistakes, clarity of ideas etc.

Coping with Exam Anxiety

• Exam anxiety can be viewed in two different ways:
• Poor coping with the inevitable stress of an exam BEFORE it takes place
• OR
• A strong emotional reaction of fear that interferes with thinking clearly DURING the exam