Finals Toolkit

Below we have compiled some finals resources, calendars, and worksheets that we hope are helpful for you as you prepare for your final exams.

To use these files, please click the links and download a copy of the document to your computer so that you can edit it. Once downloaded and opened, SAVE A COPY so you don't lose your work!

Good luck from all of us at CFAR!

 

Frazzle-Free Finals Handouts

 six tips for taking a final exam  Essay test taking strategies    Four ways to reduce exam anxiety

Calendars and Task Management

  • November/December Calendar (.word) Includes the end of November through to the end of finals in December. Helpful for creating an overview of your schedule for the month. Write in the dates of each of your finals to see what your study schedule will look like for the weeks leading up to exams.
  • Fillable Finals Calendar (.pdF) A daily calendar focusing on just the days of final exams. Helpful for writing which subjects you plan to study each day and the days/times of each of your finals.
  • Time of Day Study Planner (.PDF) A seven-day info map with sections for morning, afternoon, and evening. Easy to use a separate copy of this planner for each subject or all subjects together.
  • End of Semester To-Do (.word)  (.pdf) A to-do map organized by class. Type out or write in everything necessary for studying for each class.
  • Infomap for Finals  (.word) (.pdf) An information map with sections for filling in each class, the date and time of each class's exam, the information the final exam will cover, what you need to do to study for each class, and the resources you will use.

Additional Resources

  • Finals Preparation (.pdf) An organized list of tips and tricks for studying for finals. Includes sections on getting ready, creating a study schedule, what you should be studying, how to study effectively, and additional resources.
  • Exam Anxiety Strategies (.WORD) A list of strategies to reduce exam anxiety. Includes sections on self-care, taking control, calming your body, calming your mind, fun tips, and the "three times through" strategy.
  • Past Test Analysis (.PDF) A list of strategies for reviewing previous exams to improve upon your next exam. Includes sections on preparation, format, content, preparation errors, test-taking errors, and how to prepare for another exam in the future.