With the added stress of COVID-19, upcoming final exams may feel more daunting than normal. Fortunately, with preparation, mindfulness, and focused study strategies, you’ll be able to finish the school year strong. This workshop will not only show you how to effectively prepare for final examinations, but also discuss tips for managing stress during extremely stressful times. We will present the different stages of exam prep, from one to two weeks before the final until after the exam is over. This includes review sessions, instructors’ office hours, and self-tests or sample tests provided in many textbooks. We will also cover unusual testing circumstances due to the pandemic and how to overcome these challenge.
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What You’ll Learn
- The relative importance of final exam scores on course grades
- The five stages of final exam preparation and strategies for success at each stage
- The importance of using course textbooks to prepare for final exams
- Strategies for reducing the stress that accompanies taking final exams
- Resources that should be used when preparing for final exams
Presenter
Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire is the Director Emerita of the Center for Academic Success and retired Assistant Vice Chancellor and Professor of Chemistry at Louisiana State University. She has delivered keynote addresses or presented workshops at over 400 institutions in 47 states and 12 countries. Prior to joining LSU, she spent eleven years at Cornell University, where she received the coveted Clark Distinguished Teaching Award. Her best-selling book, Teach Students How to Learn, was published by Stylus in 2015. The student version of this book, Teach Yourself How to Learn, was released in January 2018. She’s thrilled today to talk with students about Acing Final Exams.
