From f9f8e9323144f87d95407b29a9f185cfc4c7bc8a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mohit Agarwal Date: Thu, 15 May 2025 21:32:33 +0100 Subject: Writing --- studies/exams.md | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+) create mode 100644 studies/exams.md (limited to 'studies/exams.md') diff --git a/studies/exams.md b/studies/exams.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9e3ef48 --- /dev/null +++ b/studies/exams.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +title: Exams +date: May 2025 +--- +``` +Written by Mohit Agarwal Class of 2025 +``` + +Exams are easily one of the most daunting endeavours a student faces +at St Andrews. Yet, with some straightforward preparation, they are +not as difficult as they might first seem. Exams can be categorized by +two metrics: + +* In-person _v._ take-home exams +* Technical answers _v._ written answers + +## In-person exams + +In-person exams require you to _memorize_ information, so that you can +recall it in the exam and answer on the basis of this knowledge. You +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. + +## Take home exams + +## Technical answers (Maths, Physics, etc.) + +## Written answers (Philosophy, Art History, etc.) -- cgit v1.2.3