» Preparing for the Next Test

After the first test, prepare for the next test.


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Check your Performance on the Returned Examination

  1. Note the errors you have made.
  2. Check to see what happened when you changed answers.  Did you tend to get more right or wrong?  Remember this for next time.
  3. Check to see how many questions you predicted accurately.


Analyze the Examination

  1. Note the type of questions the instructor asked.
  2. Note what topics were stressed, omitted, etc.
  3. Are there any patterns to the questions?  To the answers?
  4. Does the number of exam questions on any topic reflect the amount of time spent in class on that topic?
  5. Does the number of exam questions on any topic reflect the number of pages in the textbook?