Exam Prep

The library offers many resources to help you prepare for and write many different types of exams.

Calculate your marks

• Mark Calculator - a tool to help you determine your current mark in each course and calculate your semester average to help plan and prioritize your studying

Preparing for exams

• Succeed at exams - helpful study strategies and an overview of important steps such as time planning and preparing to study
• Study for exams - proven study strategies to help you study for exams
• Set up study environment - simple strategies for creating a positive study space and staying healthy
• Manage exam stress - tips to manage test stress for in-person and online exams

Exam formats

• Write online exams - strategies for preparing for an exam with Respondus Lockdown Browser
• Write in-person exams - strategies for preparing for in-person, closed book exams, with a checklist for the day of your exam
• Multiple choice exams - strategies for preparing for and writing multiple choice exams, with advice for common problems encountered in this exam format
• Prepare for essay exams - strategies for how to study for essay exams and write practice questions
• Write essay exams - strategies for writing essay exams, including planning and understanding essay questions
• Short-answer exams - strategies for studying and writing short-answer exams
• Problem-solving exams - strategies to help you prepare for and write problem-based exams
• Lab exams - strategies to assist you when studying for lab exams and bell-ringer exams

Learning from exam results

• Analyzing exam errors - how to recognize the types of errors you made and develop strategies for reducing them in the future
• Midterm marks got you down? 7 steps to get back on track - this short video has suggestions for dealing with disappointing midterm results
• Dive deeper: deep reflection 101 - learn how and when to reflect to help you learn from your experiences at school, on an assignment, working with others or from a challenging experience
• Make the most out of office hours - learn why and how to make use of your instructor’s office hours

For more help with exam preparation, book an appointment.