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diff --git a/studies/exams.md b/studies/exams.md index 9e3ef48..73fbb5c 100644 --- a/studies/exams.md +++ b/studies/exams.md @@ -22,8 +22,24 @@ might be required to memorize course content (e.g., theorems, processes, or different case studies) or be required be familiar with a reading list, which questions might be asked about. +Start preparing well in advance; work begins the first lecture: + +1. Take good notes. Revision should not be a process of watching + lectures and making notes on them, you should already be well + versed with the content of the class --- this means paying + attention. +2. Use practice papers. If you can answer questions from past papers + well, then this will put you in a good place for your actual + exam.[^past-papers] + ## Take home exams ## Technical answers (Maths, Physics, etc.) ## Written answers (Philosophy, Art History, etc.) + +[^past-papers]: I have met many people who did not know how to find +past papers for their subject. For _most_ subjects, login to +MySaint, and open the 'My courses' tab. Then, scroll down to 'Past exam +papers' and enter your module code. This is not the case for all +subjects. Maths, in particular, uses a different system. |