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Finding Test Prep Resources

You can find test preparation resources using Esearch. Type the name of your test and either "examinations" or "study guides" into the search bar. For example, using these search terms should provide useful results: MTTC AND examinations

General Test Preparation -- eBooks or Online Resources

Ace Your Exam by Northedge
Publication Date: 2020
Explores institutional expectations and common anxieties and exam myths, before showing how to tackle various types of exams, including essay-based exams, short-answer questions, multiple-choice questions, calculation-based exams and open book exams.
Test-Taking Strategies by Kesselman-Turkel
Publication Date: 2004
Deals with strategies for taking every kind of test -- objective tests (multiple choice, true/false, matching), essay tests, and oral exams. Offers help for handling anxiety, managing time during the test and knowing when to guess.
Test Taking Strategies and Study Skills for the Utterly Confused by Rozakis
Publication Date: 2003
A guide for all the major standardized tests, including SAT, GMAT, Series 7, LSAT and MCAT. This skillbuilding resource shows students, career changers, and business professionals how to make the most of their study time, how to deal with anxiety and how to take tests with confidence.

Resources regarding Test Anxiety
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General Test Preparation -- Print

The Student's Guide to Exam Success by Tracy
Call Number: LB3060.57 .T73 2006
Publication Date: 2006
Provides advice on dealing with exams and exam stress, practical and relevant advice on note-taking, memorizing, essay writing and exam technique.