EXAM TIPS:

PSYCHOLOGY

  •  Relax! What's the worst that can happen?
  •  Focus! Postpone self-indulgence.
  •  Relax! See how well you can do.

STRATEGY

  •  Look first! Survey the whole exam before you start.
  •  Skim the cream! Do the easy parts first.
  •  Relax and Focus! (see above)

TACTICS

  •  Read carefully!
  •  Explain what you're doing! Markers don't read minds.
  •  Make a sketch! (even if it seems silly)
  •  Save the numbers for the end!
    Arithmetic error at the beginning --> lose all credit.
    Arithmetic error at the end --> lose some credit.
  •  Don't be timid! Write large and boldly.
    Wrong with confidence is better than right with uncertainty.
  •  Be neat! and highlight answers!



Jess H. Brewer
2005-04-08