Author Question: What would be a good strategy to use as you begin an essay exam? a. Immediately answer the first ... (Read 17 times)

cookcarl · **on:** Jul 15, 2018

What would be a good strategy to use as you begin an essay exam?

a. Immediately answer the first question as a way to get started and then go back
and read the directions and other questions.
b. Put a few notes in the margin as you read each of the questions.
c. Answer the most difficult question first, to reduce your anxiety.
d. Answer the question that has the highest point value first so that you can maximize your score on the test.

Question 2

If you are disappointed with your performance on one or more essay items, what would be a good strategy to follow?

a. See your professor and try to argue for a few more points; most students do.
b. Study harder for the next exam.
c. See your professor to discuss his or her expectations for a good answer. Then rewrite your answer and see your professor again.
d. Reread the chapter more than once before the next exam.