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Book Review: The Math Academy Way
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PRAXIS. (noun) from the ancient Greek πρᾶξις: The process by which a theory or skill is enacted or realised. Putting ideas into practice; concrete action; doing.
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Make your own practice test.
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before you start preparing for a test, do your best to find out what it will look like. Not the exact questions (we’re not advocating that you cheat!), but what type of questions you’ll get, how they’ll be evaluated and graded, and any expectations and assumptions. There are several ways to familiarize yourself with an upcoming test, such as
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As you do the final review, make sure that you don’t leave hard questions blank, unless a wrong or incomplete answer gives you negative points. Instead, write down whatever relevant information you can think of. For example, you might note down the steps you would have taken or the formula you should have used. This can give you partial credit.
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Previewing, practicing active recall, and annotating in order to read effectively. Analyzing and practicing with previous tests and monitoring your time to earn a good grade on exams.
Barbara Oakley PhD • Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything
Before the test: Familiarize yourself with the test and the type of questions it will likely ask. – Review information about the test. – Clarify things you’re uncertain about. – Discuss the upcoming test with others. Practice with as many previous test questions from old tests as possible. Don’t just look at the answers—that simply loads the
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The Practice Problem
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