Multiple Choice Errors

[TheOverAchiever]

Hi, this is just a general question referring to multiple choice exams, what is a good strategy in eliminating errors? Or how do i fix and notice the errors that i have made?

[StumbleBum]

I find that highlighting key parts of the question is something that really helps me eliminate any stupid mistakes in misreading the questions. While also re-reading the question after I've answered it and making sure I have again interpreted it correctly. Also something that may be of help is to estimate the value through reason and logic that you are likely to receive, then if the answer you get differs by a large amount from your estimation you double check it (although this only applies to certain questions). Other that that just make sure you read them carefully and always be on the look out for key words that are there to either trick you, or are easily overlooked and therefore cause you to misinterpret the question.

[Conic]

When using CAS, make sure to look at what you're entering, rather than looking at the question while typing, so that you don't make mistakes.

[Stick]

Hi, this is just a general question referring to multiple choice exams, what is a good strategy in eliminating errors? Or how do i fix and notice the errors that i have made?

You have 2.5 minutes for each question in exam 1 - this is more than enough time, considering there's a fair amount which can be answered in just a few seconds. Take your time and do it properly once, rather than rush through it and then try to find mistakes later on.

[StumbleBum]

You have 2.5 minutes for each question in exam 1 - this is more than enough time, considering there's a fair amount which can be answered in just a few seconds. Take your time and do it properly once, rather than rush through it and then try to find mistakes later on.

Note that not everyone finds 2.5 minutes a question to be heaps of time. It differs for everyone depending on their ability and not everyone can finish the exam in around an hour like us...

[Stick]

Unlike exam 2, most people do finish exam 1 in time, especially because there's a fair few questions which involve "look and guess" (particularly core and module 3), meaning more time is available for other questions.

[TheOverAchiever]

Thank you all, i will take this all into consideration  Good luck to all this Friday and Monday.