How to “Ace” Any Test
Chapter 8 covers the dos and don’ts of test preparation, including the
differences between studying for weekly quizzes, midterms, and final
examinations; why last-minute cramming doesn’t work (but how to
do it if you have no other choice—shame!); studying for and taking
different types of tests (multiple-choice, true/false, essay, open book,
and so on); how to increase your guessing scores; even which
questions to answer first and which to leave for last.
How Smart Do You Study?
How to Studyis the most comprehensive study guide ever written—
a fundamental, step-by-step approach that you can follow to develop
and sharpen your study skills.
If you’re struggling through college or graduate school, here’s your life
preserver.
If you’re a high school student planning to attend college, now’syour
chance to hone your study skills.
If you’re heading for trade school or not even considering college—
even if you’re ready to drop out of high school at the earliest possible
instant, you still need How to Study.
If you’re an adult returning to the classroom after a lengthy absence,
there’s no substitute for the tips and techniques you will learn in this
helpful collection.
So what if you’re a really poor student? How smart you are is not the
point. What counts is how smart you study.
With the possible exception of the 2 percent of you who qualify as
“gifted,” the effective study habits How to Studyteaches will help
students of any age and ability level.
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