The first major exam was what I had
expected very much. Everything that was said in class was pretty much on the
exam. However, I did think some parts were difficult to write. On this exam,
you had to think about what to say about the question. The questions were
worded to where you had to give a good response and not something short. You
had to explain your answer pretty much. If you didn’t prepare for the test
there is a good chance it is possible not to do very good. To prepare for this
exam I wrote out the definitions, made some points to what the definition was
if I did not understand it, read the chapters in the book and took some notes
on that to summarize it, and looked over handouts that were given to us. If you
take out at least 20 minutes of your day to look over what you need to study
each day before the test there is a good chance you will be very successful on
it. I have a short attention span so for me to study something is very hard. I
have to make myself study for as long as I can before I can’t anymore. Being in
a quiet place helps with studying for a major exam or something because it
helps you focus. The things I would have changed on the test would be to make
some of it multiple choice. Writing a lot of short answer responses gets frustrating
and takes up a lot of time. The test could be both in my opinion. Multiple
choice questions sometimes give your brain a rest from all the short answer
responses and I think that it would be beneficial for the next exam to be both
short answer and multiple choice.
"Writing a lot of short answer responses gets frustrating and takes up a lot of time." -- Take up a lot of time? You had all of class and all of lab! Where do you have to be that's so important? You want full test credit without putting in full test effort? No way, Carter! You're better than that! You just may not know yet that you are better than that. It's my job to help you realize it.
ReplyDeleteMaddie, I understand on how you felt on this is exam! I also have a "short attention span" you just need to take a deep breather and try to get yourself in the mood. That's what I always try to do! You'll be fine girly and keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteExcellent advice. Good word.
DeleteI agree writing a lot can be frustrating but you can do it just relax and you'll do just fine.
DeleteI agree with your the short answer is very frustrating. I also have a short attention span and will always get distracted or even procrastinate throughout reviewing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you have to say. I did expect the exam to go the way it did. As well as i feel you did have to go deep into the questions to understand and write about them.
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