DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF THOUGHT YOUR INSTRUCTOR EXPECTS OF YOU BY RE...
3. Determine the level of thought your instructor expects of you by reading through all of the
questions. Are you expected to recognise, analyse, synthesise and/or apply the material that has been
presented to you? Study accordingly for the next exam.
Rules when taking tests:
A.
Do the multiple choice items first if your exam has types of questions other than multiple
choice.
Merely reading the questions and possible answers will stimulate your thinking. Sometimes the ideas
in the questions will get you thinking about other parts of the exams. You may even find hints in one
question that will help you answer other questions.
B.
READ the whole question AND answers carefully.
What are the directions for the question? Questions may direct you to "Choose the false statement."
, "Choose the true statement." or "Choose the best answer". Some options may be "All of the
above" or "None of the above". Make sure you know what the question wants you to do.
Time is sometimes short during exams. Longer exams require some time management. Here
are some tips:
Answer the questions you are confident about first. (READ carefully though) Mark the ones you have
not answered; do them later.
Next, work on the questions that you can answer with a little thought. Save the really tough ones for
later. Erase the mark when done.
Lastly work on the questions that are left. There should only be a few remaining. Work on them as
you have time. Don't leave any blank.
Some students do well by reading the question and then try to answer it without looking at the
choices. Students who do well on essay exams can use this to advantage. One in three students can
score better with this strategy alone.