<p> EXAM PREPARATION: THE 8-DAY STUDY PLAN</p><p>1. Look on your syllabus and identify and write down all due dates and exam dates on a Semester Planner or calendar. </p><p>2. Assign each class a color to help you keep track of each exam.</p><p>3. Find out what information you are responsible for (chapters 5 & 6, everything in November etc.) by checking your syllabus</p><p>4. Find out if there are any old exams available. Don’t wait for a study guide to be provided….</p><p>5. Divide information you are responsible for into 4 equal parts. This includes lecture notes, book notes, etc. Look at your syllabus for a guide.</p><p>6. Label the parts you are responsible for: A,B,C, D</p><p>7. Count backwards 8 days—this is your starting point.</p><p>8. Day 1: Thoroughly review all material in Part A. Make concept cards, review sheets, meet with tutor, instructor, study group. Identify main points within this area. Quiz yourself. </p><p>9. Day 2: Repeat instructions for day 1 for Part B. </p><p>10. Day 3: Repeat instructions for Part C. </p><p>11. Day 4: Repeat instructions for Part D. </p><p>12. Day 5: Review ALL parts A,B, C, D fully </p><p>13. Day 6: Review ALL parts A,B, C, D fully</p><p>14. Day 7: Review ALL parts A,B, C, D fully </p><p>15. Day 8: Review ALL parts A,B, C, D fully </p><p>16. You can also mix it up: AB, CD, AC, BD, AD, BC etc.</p><p>SALT Center, 1010 N. Highland Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85721 (520) 621-1242 Fax (520) 621-9448 www.salt.arizona.edu</p>