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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.
In this guide, we're going to cover how to study for open book exams effectively, and couple of good test-taking strategies to help you succeed.
In preparation for your open book test, identify key concepts and terms which will more than likely appear on the test. Use your class lecture notes to pinpoint what the instructor is likely to include on the exam. After you’ve done this, locate where this information is covered in the book you’re permitted to use for the test or in your notes.
How should I prepare? Find out from your instructor exactly what you are allowed – and not allowed – to bring in to the exam, and make sure you follow the rules. Find out if you need to cite sources in your answers. Learn your material as thoroughly as you would for any other exam. Do not count on having time to look up all your answers.
Here is a comprehensive guide on Open book exams, their meaning and how you can appropriately prepare for an open-book exam.
In this blog post, we will explore essential strategies and tips to help you excel in open-book exams and maximize your performance. 1. What are Open-Book Exams? Open-book exams allow students to bring their study materials—such as textbooks, notes, and sometimes even electronic devices—into the exam room.
Open-book exams require you to: apply the information in your sources to the questions. You need to study for open-book exams just as you would for any exam. If you know your subject, you'll have a knowledge base to draw on. You will also understand how and why topics are linked.
Open book assessments, such as Controlled Condition Exams or Take-Home Papers allow you to consult reference materials while you’re taking the assessment. You will be completing this using your computer or tablet, most likely away from UCL – in your own space at home or your university accommodation.