Exam Prep Quick QuizOnline version Test your study strategy and exam instincts. by Ziyaad Rajabalee 1 What is the best way to study? a Teach someone / talk through concepts b Skip studying entirely and enjoy a good sleep and watch movies c Test myself (flashcards, practise questions) or someone else d Reread notes or highlight 2 How should you decide what to study? a Check the syllabus / instructor emphasis to find what’s most important. b Read your textbooks from cover to cover c Study topics you already know well or you like d Review everything randomly 3 What should you do when you feel overwhelmed? a Avoid studying for a while b Study only late at night c Start cramming everything d Break tasks into smaller chunks and take short breaks. 4 Which strategy helps with test anxiety? a Breathing strategies, grounding, or positive self-talk. b Talk to friends but still feel anxious c Skip the exam prep d Ignore it and hope it goes away 5 During a test, what should you do first? a Read instructions well; then, skim through the whole exam paper b Close the paper and reread notes c Start with the hardest question d Jump straight into the first question 6 What is the recommended approach if you get stuck on a question? a Skip it, mark it, and return after completing easier questions. b Stay there until you figure it out c Guess immediately d Complain to the teacher 7 What is the benefit of active learning and retrieval practice? a It feels enjoyable but has no effect b It only helps with math problems c It reduces effort required for all tasks d It improves remembering and understanding. 8 What does previewing an exam accomplish? a It makes you anxious b It reveals answers c Previewing saves time and reduces surprises. d It wastes time 9 What can help with multiple choice questions a Cover the answers and try to remember your notes b Pick any answer randomly. You may get it right c Avoid looking at key words and do not highlight important words d If there are two close answers, I can pick both 10 What can help me remember my notes during a test? Pick all the correct answers. Choose one or more answers a Picture what you studied b Go through the mnenomics you memorized c "Dump" all the information at the start d Answer all the questions quickly without much thought Feedback 1 Active learning beats rereading. Retrieval practice (testing yourself) is the #1 way to improve remembering. 2 Exam success comes from prioritizing the high-value topics, not trying to do everything equally. 3 Mini-goals + short breaks reduce stress and increase focus. 4 Stress management improves performance and memory. 5 Previewing saves time and reduces surprises. 6 Build momentum → confidence → better performance. 7 Testing yourself through active learning helps with information retention 8 It also helps you prioritize 9 Match what you know with the correct answer 10 More: Good sleep before exams helps the memory. Visualize success before exams
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