This page talks about how to properly prepare for college exams whether it be essays or multiple choice. These important tips will improve the performance on
Multiple Choice
- read instructions carefully to see if there can be more than one answer
- eliminate answers you know aren’t right
- if you can’t answer a question right away, put a mark and go back to it later
- make educated guesses if there is no penalty for wrong answers
- use clues from questions you can answer to help you with questions you can’t answer
- read questions carefully so you know exactly what they’re asking for
- create an outline before you write
- proofread your work
- if the question asks for facts, don’t give your opinion
- keep your introductions and conclusions brief
- know the layout and structure of your textbooks
- write down formulas and other data you’ll need on a separate sheet of paper
- put tabs on important pages in the books you’ll be using so you can find critical information easily and quickly during the test
Source:
http://www.sjcme.edu/files/sjcme_files/docs/tac/DoYourBestonCollegeExams.pdf