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14. Outsmart Your Exams: 14 Test Taking Tips for Top Grades

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Jun 6, 2019
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Create A Front-Loaded Cheat Sheet

  • Write a quick cheat sheet of key formulas or facts at the very start of the exam to reduce recall load.
  • Practice writing it fast and lay it out consistently so it triggers memory during the paper.
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Use The Exam Front Page As A Memory Cue

  • Write revision notes on a front exam sheet replica so the exam page layout cues recall during the test.
  • Use the consistent visual of the front page to anchor where information lives in your memory.
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Circle Around A Blank With Related Facts

  • If you blank on a fact, jot related facts to activate nearby memory nodes and circle in on the answer.
  • Move on and return later if it still doesn't come; background processing often helps.
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