Midterm.
Test.
Exam.
Assessment.
Quiz.
No matter what your instructor calls it, or how many there are in your classes this term, exams can increase stress and anxiety, as well as challenge the often already tenuous balance of school vs. life.
So what can you do?
Here is some advice from the OSU Learning Corner, a resource created by the Academic Success Center.
When it comes to test preparation, the best place to start is by analyzing your weekly study habits and making any needed changes. As the test gets closer, you should organize your time, create a study plan, and use a variety of study methods. The rituals and habits you create for the time leading up to and during the test can help you prepare physically and mentally for an exam, in turn reducing your test anxiety. Once you’re in the test it doesn’t hurt to use some “test-wise” strategies. Because each professor designs and organizes their exams differently, analyzing your initial results and using that feedback can help you strategically plan your studying for the next exam.
Also, remember that some of your distance courses require you to take proctored exams. Your instructor will indicate this requirement via the course syllabus, a Blackboard announcement or an email. Not all of your courses may require proctored exams. If any of your exams require proctoring, it is recommended you complete the Exams and Proctoring form 1-2 weeks prior to your exam.
