How will you learn the materials the best? For some it is mostly the MCQ's, for others detailed notes is important.
This time around, I may be “over-killing” it, but I want to pass and be done. For me, I can “memorize” the correct answer, when just doing the MCQ's and I have always learned well reading. So I read Roger's text prior to watching the video's. I take detailed notes, and list areas I did not really understand. At time I mostly write what he says. I will take out unimportant words, and my notes are not in sentence format. If I have an observation for myself, I just it on a sticky note off to the side. It helps me reference when reviewing. I also use different colors of ink -(it makes the note taking more “fun” for me and with references in review) One for definitions, key points and equations.
Then I watch the videos, taking notes on difficult areas and the “I got it now” moments. To supplement my weaker areas I will read the Wiley text and take notes. This is not very detailed, and for me goes quickly. Doing this raised my scores by 15 points. More than what I need to pass.
Then I take the questions out of the back of Wiley's book, and do them. I add notes when I get the question wrong, or did not understand why I got the question right. Then onto the Wiley online test bank. By this time my scores are 85-90 on the questions. I repeat all missed until I get them right.
As this is overkill for many, take what ideas may work for you and use it. You will be studying for a while, so find a way to make it engaging and work for you.
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