Posts Tagged ‘exam’

Study Tip: How to Find the Hidden Bias in a Test

Life isn't fair. Why should tests be?Virtually all tests have have hidden biases. These biases aren't usually large and most instructors will do their best to minimize it. However, knowing the bias of a test can be an added tool for allocating study time.What is a Testing Bias?Testing bias is when a test favors students who understand particular concepts or have particular types of knowledge… Continue reading

November 22 2007 | By Scott H | Tagged: bias, exam, hack, learning, school, study, test | 16 comments»

7 Tips for Writing Exam Essays

1. Answer the Question.This is the first and most important suggestion. Answering the wrong question is a common mistake made by students. Unfortunately, it can be a real disaster for the grade you get in an exam. Make sure you understand what the examiner wants; it is highly advisable to refer back to the question throughout the answer. This point may sound like stating the obvious; but, in my… Continue reading

October 9 2007 | By Tejvan | Tagged: essay, exam, writing | 5 comments»

How to Ace Your Finals Without Studying

A smart productivity blogger, Scott H Young, shows you a way on getting good marks on your final exams without studying? Sounds like a pipe dream? He proves it is not.He states there is a learning style called holistic learning, which is an opposite approach to learning by memorizing and practicing by repetition and force (compartmentalized learning):Holistic learning takes an opposite approach. Learning holistically is not done by trying… Continue reading

March 27 2007 | By Leon | Tagged: book, exam, information, learning, studying | no comments»

How to do well on a final examination

Saying the word "final" is usually enough to bring a dreadful silence over a classroom. Final examinations can indeed be scary stuff. Studying ahead of time and getting a good night's sleep before an exam are two good ways to defuse stress and do well. Here are five more suggestions for doing well:1. Overprepare. That might seem like a poor way to study. But over many years of teaching, I've… Continue reading

December 2 2005 | By Guest | Tagged: exam, studying | 18 comments»