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    Your final exam for two courses is next week and can be taken Thursday through Sunday. To prepare, the author outlines strategies like making a study plan, starting early, forming a study group, completing practice tests, asking for help, and maintaining health and wellness. The author has experienced test anxiety in the past and will manage it by taking breaks while studying, exercising daily, starting revision early to build confidence, stepping away when frustrated for self-reflection, and seeking help from others.

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    Your final exam is next week; you will have a four-day window to take your exam.

    (While the unit is


    open the full week, you can only take your exam Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday).   Answer
    the following in the discussion forum:

    1. What strategies will you use to prepare for your final exam?
    2. Do you have, or have you ever had test-taking anxiety? What strategies will you use to
    manage test anxiety?

    Qstn1

    In the past 8 weeks, we have worked to build our online strategy skills, right from APA citation and
    reference, to peer assessment, to note taking strategies, and so on. While studying individually,
    participating in discussion forum, written assignment, peer assessment, journals, taking self-quiz and
    graded quiz have equipped as with necessary knowledge and skills to ace our final exams, we still have a
    lot to do to prepare as for the best results we could ever get. Personally, I would use the following
    strategies in order to meet full preparation for the exams:

    College success. (2015). Retrieved


    from
    http://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesucce
    ss/ or download
    the pdf
    i. Make a final game plan- I will go through the whole syllabus to have an estimate of the amount
    of time I will need to prepare for the exams. I will do this not only by planning my studies for
    UNIV 1001, but also BUS 1101. In regards to this, I have designed a timetable for my revision
    that balances my study allocation between these two units, and marked important dates and
    deadlines for my revision timetable. In addition, I have created an alert on my phone to remind
    me about exam dates.
    i. Starting early- Starting early is one of the most important strategies of getting high scores. In
    that regard, I have already started re-reading my notes and revising for possible exam questions
    by examining both self-quiz and graded quiz. This will also involve quizzing myself for the past
    self and graded quizzes and looking for the correct answers. This will not only ensure that I
    understand the question but also that it sticks in my head
    ii. Forming a study group- forming a study groups with a few motivated peers is an effective way
    to revise all possible questions that might be in the final exams. By bringing heads together, it is
    easy to spot all possible questions and get an accurate answer from a peer who has better
    understanding of the question. With that, I would like to form a study group with two or three
    peers where we will be reviewing questions, finding solutions, and ensuring that each peer
    understands the question/topic.
    iii. Completing a mock test- I will spare some time and review the unit 9 mock tests which is study
    aid to prepare us for the exams.
    iv. Ask for help- I will consider asking my instructor or peers for help when I am stuck at any stage
    of my preparation. I will also be comfortable to share with my academic advisor any concern I
    have that might affect my performance in school.
    v. Having plenty of rest and exercise- For better concentration, I will take break in between my
    study time in order to refresh my mind. Exercise will also be vital for my mind since good mental
    health will me concentration. In addition, I will have enough rest especially the day before
    exams so that I fully engage my working memory when I take exams.
    vi. Making the most out of my morning- I will wake up early, exercise, then heavy breakfast and
    water and be in the best condition possible- from dressing to moods (I will listen to my best Afro
    beats to boost my mood).

    Qstn2

    If I have, or have ever had test-taking anxiety

    Yes! Considering that I have been a student for the better part of my life, it is not strange that at
    some point I have had exam stress and anxiety. This anxiety is common among students (College
    success, 2015). One of the reasons being that it determines your academic progression, career, and
    even your stay in an institution.

    Strategies I will use to manage test anxiety

    I will apply the following strategies to manage stress:

    i. I will take regular breaks during my study hours


    ii. I will exercise daily to keep me relaxed
    iii. I will complete my revision early to build on my confidence
    iv. If feeling frustrated, I will step away from books for a while and do a self-reflection that reminds
    me of my worth and the academic excellence I had achieved earlier on. This will take the anxiety
    away and rebuild my confidence in my academic ability.
    v. I will seek help from peers or instructor

    Reference

    College success. (2015). Retrieved from http://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesucess/

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