Open book exams require special preparation.

1. Open Book Exams
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2. Not easier, just different
• less memorisation
• more emphasis on applying,
analysing or criticising
• you need to manage your time
well
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3. You won't have time to read
and digest large amounts of
information in the exam. Your
exam preparation should aim
for good understanding of the
subject and competence in any
techniques you will need to
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4. Similarly, you should be
thoroughly familiar with the
text/s you will use, what
information is most pertinent
and where to find it.
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5. Aim for good understanding of key
concepts
Ensure you can apply theories or
formulae to real life problems
Identify the most relevant sections of
the text - you may be allowed to
bookmark or underline, but extensive
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6. Good quotes at key parts of a plot
(literature)
Key formulae (mathematics,
physics, chemistry)
Key events and related evidence
(e.g. history)
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