Exam Success at CSU
Study and Preparation Techniques
Many might argue that exam preparation begins in week one of the semester.
- Re-write lecture notes as you go, if they are untidy or unclear.
- Read over your lecture notes after the lecture.
- These two strategies help strengthen recall when you need to draw on your notes at a later date.
- Keep your notes organised under topics.
- You should not be re-writing and organising notes just before the exam.
- Attend lectures and read forum messages as exams approach. Exam hints are often given at this time
- Do not wait until the exam period to ask for advice or help on a topic.
- Write up a study schedule. Identify the topics to be tested and draw up a timetable well before the exam.
- Check the time, date, and place of the exam.
- Access past papers