Practice Multiple Choice Test Feedback: Question 5

You are taking a math course, and the exams are in multiple choice format. They require you to solve problems, then pick the closest answer from the alternatives given. To study effectively, you should

(a) memorize formulae, and practice recognizing them. Pay particular attention to the similarities and differences among them.
(b) go over your notes and the text carefully
(c) practice doing representative problems until you can do them quickly and accurately
(d) practice estimating answers to representative problems

The answer is (c). You would prepare for a multiple choice exam that requires you to solve problems in the same way as you normally would prepare for any exam that requires you to solve problems. The format makes no difference (although you would want to make sure that you could pick the closest alternative quickly and accurately). The key here, as with any sort of studying, is actively practicing what you will have to do on the exam. All other choices are off-target.

Level of learning: Application. You are given a novel instance, and required to respond according to rules you have learned.

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