Open book exam challenges

Open book exam challenges

Time management

Poor organization

Managing stress

With additional resources to sift through, students may spend too much time searching for answers instead of answering the questions.

Open book exams require you to be organized with your notes and reference materials to avoid wasting time searching for information. Poor organization can lead to confusion and poor performance.

Exams can often be quite stressful! Open book exams involve multiple resources, time restraints and varied question types, all of which could add to your stress.