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A Guide to Effective Exam Preparation Strategies for Students

Discover essential tips for success in exams, from effective study methods to time management skills. Learn how to integrate quotations, avoid common writing mistakes, and craft compelling compositions. This comprehensive guide will help students excel in their academic endeavors.

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A Guide to Effective Exam Preparation Strategies for Students

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  1. Mock ExamStudent Prep

  2. Part A: Stand-Alone: Student Tips • Paragraph or multi-paragraph • 150 words minimum • Ideally 3 paragraphs & 300 words • “0” = does not address question

  3. Part A: Stand-Alone: Student Tips • Intro (hook + thesis) • Body paragraph • P.E.E. X 3 • Conclusion (re-state thesis + final thought) • Integrate quotations • watch for lengthy & numerous quotations • Write in third-person & present tense

  4. Part A: Stand-Alone: Student Tips • Watch for personal commentary/ reflection & over- summarizing • Transitions • Spelling, grammar, sentence structure/variety, diction

  5. Part B: Synthesis: Student Tips • Multi-paragraph • at least 3 & 300 words minimum • Ideally 5-6 paragraphs & 500-600 words • “0” = does not address question • Both texts 50/50 • Ideally synthesis in every paragraph

  6. Part B: Synthesis: Student Tips • Thesis & synthesis concepts • Integrate quotations • watch for lengthy & numerous quotations • Write in third-person & present tense • Watch for personal commentary/reflection & over summarizing

  7. Part B: Synthesis: Student Tips • Transitions • Spelling, grammar, sentence structure/variety, diction • Conclusion

  8. Part C: Composition: Student Tips • Multi-paragraph • at least 3 & 300 words minimum • Ideally 5-6 paragraphs & 500-600 words • Choice: expository, argumentative, persuasive, descriptive, narrative, personal narrative or combination

  9. Part C: Composition: Marking Tips • Paragraphing • Transitions • Spelling, grammar, sentence structure/variety, diction

  10. Part C: Composition: Marking Tips • No connection to prompt or inappropriate = “0” • Incomplete = “1 or 2” • ELL, underdeveloped & colloquial = “2 or 3” • Expository, generic, over-generalized & cliché = “3 or 4” • Original, imaginative, engaging & mature writing = “5 or 6”

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