What Teachers Say Students Never Ask About Exams

What is the test format?

How many marks per percent is the exam worth?

Is there a re-write?

How can I get ready for an essay question?

What are some memory techniques I can use?

What is the time frame for the exam? What if we don’t finish?

Can we write in an alternative setting?

How can I approach the exam?

How can I search for key points in exam questions?

How can identify the value of marks on exams?

How is the exam given – what are the mechanics of the procedures?

What resources are available for help prior to the exam?

What specific content will be on the exam?

How can I answer specific types of questions?

Can I write under different circumstances?

Who’s going to mark the exam?

Can I use information in the test to help with rest of test?

Will I be given any choices in exam questions?

What does the exam actually look like?

What are some good approaches for writing the paper?

Where do I start? Finish?

What terms will I be expected to know?

How will I know how much effort to put into each answer?

Where will I be writing the exam? At what time?

What types of questions will I face? How many of each?

Is point form allowed?

Does spelling count? Punctuation? Sentence structure?

Do they look at our rough notes?

Will there be extra paper?

What strategies work best for multiple choice?

Are there penalties for guessing?

Can I re-write?

What can/should I bring into the exam?

What styles of questions will be on the exam?

How long will I have to write?

Does it make a difference to do multiple choice or written questions first?

How can I relieve anxiety?

How do I do deep breathing exercises?

Do you have any advice about sleep and diet effects: hydration; nutrition; sleep; exercise?

Should I study with music?

Room Feng Shui influence – where should I sit?

What happens if I miss the exam?

How do I plan out a study time line?

What can I ask for help on during the exam?

How can I reduce distractions: light; noise; air; temperature?

How do I cope with the reality of the exam?

How do I relax myself?