Study Strategies
Study Techniques
- Use spaced repetition for better retention
- Practice with timed conditions
- Review rationales even for correct answers
- Focus on understanding, not memorization
Critical Thinking
- Read the entire question before looking at answers
- Identify key words and qualifiers
- Eliminate obviously wrong answers first
- Look for absolute words like 'always' or 'never'
Time Management
- Allocate roughly 1 minute per question
- Mark difficult questions and return later
- Don't spend too long on any single question
- Leave 10 minutes at the end for review
Before the Test
- Don't cram - study consistently over time
- Get a good night's sleep before exam day
- Eat a healthy breakfast on test day
- Gather all materials the night before
- Establish a consistent pretest routine
During the Test
- Arrive early and survey the entire test first
- Read directions carefully to avoid careless errors
- Answer easy questions first to build confidence
- Stay relaxed - take deep breaths if needed
- Beware of absolutes like 'always' or 'never'