Reviewing Your Work and Self-Assessing
Review your notes daily and make comments or generate questions to ask in class in the margin of your notebook.
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Look over homework assignments in preparation for quizzes, quizzes in preparation for tests and tests in order to prepare for exams.
o Teachers will frequent base quizzes, tests and finals on previous homework assignments, quizzes and
tests.
Great way to improve your grades!!
o Re-do old math problems to make sure that you can still do them!
o If teachers go over quizzes and tests, put any missed problems and solutions in your notebook so you
can study them later.
o Many teachers have websites with notes, worksheets and review materials. If you are absent, you can
keep current by utilizing online resources.
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Seek online quizzes based on specific content areas to prepare for the real quiz in class!!
o There are many online resources available on the school website.
™ Pay attention to review sessions before tests and quizzes
o Before chapter tests, teachers will often spend time reviewing topics to study.
o Many teachers distribute review packets.
o Be engaged and ask questions during in class reviews.
o List topics and prioritize your time for individual studying.
o Teachers will sometimes ask if there are any questions before they hand out an exam—be prepared to
ask for clarification on a topic you did not understand while studying.
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Take advantage of being allowed to use a formula sheet or “cheat sheet”.
o Homework quizzes and notebook quizzes should be an easy A.
o Many teachers allow a formula sheet for large cumulative or final exams. ƒ Keep a running list of main
topics/formulas during the semester.
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Take advantage of after-school study sessions and tutoring.
o Teachers will often run review sessions after-school before exams. They highlight important topics and
offer individual instruction.
o Homework clinics offer individual support and re-teaching.
o Study groups can help you learn and teaching other students will help you cement your own knowledge.
o Attend Mid-Year and Final Exam Study sessions. The days leading up to the exam are JUST AS
IMPORTANT as the day of the EXAM!!
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