1. Start to prepare early.
Actually,
start to prepare at the very beginning of the term by steadfastly
learning mathematics
using the strategies and tips that these notes have
outlined. The previous section “How
to Prepare for an Exam” contains many good methods
that also apply to preparing for a comprehensive final exam.
2. Save all the following items
for you final exam review:
(a) all graded assignments (written
assignments, take-home exams, quizzes, in-class exams, etc.);
(b) all problem assignments you
did during the term;
(c) all class notes;
(d) all exam review notes and
study guides;
(e) all class hand-outs.
3. Allow yourself enough time to do the following:
(a) review all major in-class
exams;
(b) review all other graded
assignments;
(c) review class notes;
(d) review your notes taken from
you preparation for term exams (see items 10 and 12 of the previous section;
(e) skim through the sections which
were covered in text, pausing to work representative problems here and there.
4. Identify what you have
trouble with.
Get help from you instructor or a classmate on topic
that give you trouble.
5. Identify what you know.
What are your strengths and your strong skills in
the course? Sharpen these with practice and review so that they remain your
strengths on the final.