Mid-term Exams: Helpful Hints

HELPFUL HINTS for TAKING and PREPARING for
MIDTERM EXAMS

TO PREPARE:
Don’t cram; start studying early

Review and share notes with peers.

Don’t be afraid to go to teachers for help.
Participate in study groups

TAKE BREAKS!

Teach topics to other people.

Flashcards (Flashcardlet App.)

Review old tests/quizzes & your STUDY GUIDE

Put away technology and social media.

Try to spread studying out.

Spend 4 hours reviewing per subject (total)
Prep for essays beforehand.
Make notecards to use, if allowed.

THE DAY/NIGHT BEFORE EACH EXAM:

Sleep
Limit use of electronic devices before bedtime.
Review notes for next day's exams only.
(If you've been reviewing steadily, you shouldn't need to cram.)
Remember: you've got this!

THE DAY OF THE EXAM:
Eat breakfast

Answer easy questions first.

Don’t re-read everything.

Don’t be scared to skip questions & come back to them.

Breathe.
Utilize process of elimination for multiple choice.

Don’t freak out if your answer is the same letter a few times in a row.

Don’t second guess yourself.
Breathe.

Doing essays first can help save time.
Ask if you can take extra time.