A structured approach to
cramming
- Preview material to be covered
- Be selective: skim chapters for
main points
- Concentrate on the main points
Begin with 5 sheets of
paper:
- Identify 5 key concepts
or topics that will be
covered on the test
Enter one at the top of each page
Use only key words or short phrases
- In your own words, write
an explanation, definition, answer,
etc
of several lines or so for the key concept
Do NOT use the text or your notes
- Compare your response of
(2)
with the course source information (text and lecture
notes)
- Edit or re-write your
understanding of
each topic
considering this course information
- Sequence and number each
page of your topics
1 - 5 in order of importance; 1 = most important
- Follow the above process
for two additional concepts
if you have time
- Place them in the 1 - 5
sequence and
change numbering to 1 - 7
- Follow the above process for one
or two more concepts
for a total of nine.
Follow your comfort level;
add topics only as necessary
- Try not to exceed nine
concepts;
focus on the most important
- Review the day of the
test, but try to relax just before
see 10
tips on terrific test taking
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