THE ART OF

TAKING EXAMS
BEFORE AN EXAM
PLANNING
Make a clear and Include all lectures, Plan your study schedule
comprehensive to-do list readings & assignments based on your to-dos
that will be covered (don't forget to include
time for review!)

STUDYING AND TESTING

Study using multiple Practice like it's the Have a consistent study
methods and ways of exam! Mimic exam space. Have all your
accessing the information. settings including time materials available and
and materials available stay away from
distractions

SELF-CARE
Take time to take care of Make sure you are eating Try practicing
yourself by doing things healthy and exercising mindfulness by doing
that make you happy! some deep breathing,
yoga or meditation
 DAY OF THE EXAM
REVIEW
Go over your notes and
review what you have
covered. Now is not the
time to be learning new
things, but time to
solidify what you already
know.
AFTER THE EXAM
YOU DID IT!
You did it! Be proud of all
you have accomplished.
Plan something fun for
after the exam and avoid
students who just want
to talk about the exam.
RELAX EXECUTE
To perform your best Make a plan of action
you need to enter the where you decide how
exam calm. Take the much time to spend on
time to breath and relax. each question. Take into
You got this! account the value of
each question, and your
knowledge. Don't forget
to plan in breaks!
REVIEW YOUR REFLECT
EXAM Think back over your
exam experience and
Review your graded
ask yourself: What would
exam so you can see
I do the same? What
where you went right
would I change? Now is
and where you went
your time to learn from
wrong. Don't forget to
the experience and grow
check for grading
as a student.
mistakes
McGill University (2020)