Dive in for expert advice! When prepping for university exams, you might have expected to be getting ready for endless rows of students gathered in a large hall, heads down for three hours, with no noise or notes allowed Well, open book assessments are quite the opposite! Open book exams take some pressure off your revision, but there are ways to better prepare for them that'll put you ahead of your peers. Open book exams allow you to consult external sources such as textbooks and your own notes during the exam time Here are some tips from former academic skills course leader tom reid to help you prepare for this form of assessment.
Preparation for an open book exam involves more than just organising your materials Here are key strategies to ensure success Familiarize yourself with the exam structure, types of questions, and time limits. Read the chapters ahead of time Don't expect to find quick answers during the test Know where to find everything
Mark all important terms with sticky notes and flags. Preparation involves not just having your materials ready but also knowing how to quickly locate and use the information efficiently
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