Student Orientation

Anatomy and Physiology Study/Test Tips

Arrange study groups of 2-3 people, as three heads are better than one. Another student may have heard information you are missing, or understand a concept better. Also, teaching a topic to another student is a great way to learn.

Re-write your notes soon after class, to retain some of the extra information given during lecture and to organize the notes for clarity and understanding. This also puts the information through your mind a second time.

Use flashcards for terms and concepts, putting them in separate piles for answers you got right immediately, on the second try, third try, etc. Then go through them, starting with the pile that took a few tries to get right.

Review old tests if available, but do not memorize them as the professor may alter the question slightly on the actual test.

Read your text book chapter before class just to be familiar with the terms. Concentrate on your notes from lecture in studying for a test, only use the text book to review concepts that you are having trouble understanding.

Take a few deep breaths as the test is handed out.

Finish the questions that you can answer first, skipping those you do not know right away. This ensures that you do not get stuck on one question and miss possible points later in the test.

Eliminate answers that you know are wrong. This includes terms that you do not remember seeing before but “sound right" - the professor could have made them up.

Go with your gut reaction - do not change an answer until you can convince yourself it is correct.

There is no relation to how quickly students finish a test and their success on the test. Both high and low grade students finish in 20 minutes, and both high and low are still finishing the test at the last minute. Do not let people getting up before you cause panic- go at the pace you need.

For 'All' or 'None of the Above' questions:

You only have to find one right answer to not be “none of the above”

You only have to find one wrong answer to not be “all of the above”

Ask the professor for help - that is what they are here for!