Learn how to deal with stress and exam anxiety, as well as specific techniques for taking multiple-choice, true and false, and essay type exams. Topics covered include review tips for exams in a number of subjects, including math, science, and the social sciences.

Handouts & Links

Below are the handouts and links for the test-taking & exam-anxiety workshop:

Top 3 Strategies for Preparing for Exams:

  1. Timed self-testing
  2. Preparing for exam questions
  3. Distribute your learning, assignments, and deadlines (see also: time management for assignments, readings, and test-preparation video)

Additional links:

  1. Learning and memory strategies
  2. Tips before exams

Test-taking strategies:

  1. Test-taking tips during exams
  2. Multiple choice tips
  3. Essay exam tips

See also: essay question terms

After Your Exams:

Videos

Exam preparation – eliminating weak points

The following video provides summary points for an exam-preparation technique provided in the Langara College Counselling Department Test-Taking & Exam-Anxiety Workshop. The video is the result of collaboration between the Counselling Department (content provided by Kaveh Farrokh) and Daryl Smith (Intercultural Initiatives Coordinator, Teaching & Curriculum Development), and Teresa Brooks (Manager, International Student Services) and Allison Smith who designed the actual Moovlie below.

Top 6 highly strategic exam study secrets

This video by Memorize Academy takes you through six great study tips for exams.