Midterm Madness
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
This study method breaks work into 25-minute bursts followed by 5-minute breaks.
What is selfcare?
The practice of taking intentional actions to care for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being to promote health and manage stress
What is the Introduction? (for a lab report)
This section of a lab report answers the question “Why are we doing this experiment?” and provides the scientific background.
What is the Casper test?
an online, open-response situational judgment test that assesses non-cognitive skills like empathy, professionalism, and ethics for applicants in people-centered programs like healthcare and education
what should you be prioritizing
important assignement
stuff due sooner
yourself:)
What is skip it and come back later?
If you’re stuck on a question during a midterm, this is the smartest thing to do first.
What is a technology detox?
Turning off notifications, muting group chats, or deleting apps temporarily is an example of this digital boundary.
What is an argumentative essay?
This type of essay is meant to persuade the reader using logic, evidence, and reasoning.
What is beneficence?
This core ethical principle involves doing what benefits others, even when it's inconvenient for yourself.
what is a way to decrease decision making
making a plan
where can you go for extra resources? (past exams)
USSU exam bank
Why is self-care important?
prevents burnout, supports mental health, improves physical health, Strengthens self-awareness, Improves relationships, Builds resilience
What are concluding (or transition) sentences? (LOR)
These sentences tie the end of a paragraph back to your argument and prepare the reader for the next idea.
What are open-ended questions?
This type of question (“Could you tell me more about…?”) demonstrates curiosity rather than judgment.
Type of procrastinator
The Perfectionist
the Dreamer
the Crisis-Maker
the Worrier
the Defier,
the Over-Doer,
Best way to go about MC exam
process of elimination
Tips & Tricks
Selfcare checklist
Journinlaonig
Grounding exercises
Moodtrackers
Worry jar
Do's
List sites
do what your teacher wants
clear thesis
topic sentences
evidence
analyze your evidence
write in a formal, academic tone
stay organized
revise and proofread
read the prompt carefully
What is gathering additional information?
This step—often skipped by weaker test-takers—involves clarifying missing facts before jumping into action.
aspect of time management
setting priorities
planning
staying focused
What are careless mistakes?
Double-checking formulas, units, and signs in math or science exams helps avoid this common type of error.
What do Skylar and Chloe do fro selfcare?
Skylar: baking, reading, colouring, movies
Chloe: walking, painting, gym, guitar
Do not's
Don’t use phrases like “I think,” “I believe,” or “In my opinion.”
Don’t summarize instead of analyzing
Don’t use overly vague or generic statements
Don’t rely on run-on or overly long sentences
Don’t use contractions (can’t, don’t, isn’t) in formal essays
Don’t use first person unless the assignment allows it
What are stakeholders?
CASPer gives top marks when you consider these individuals: anyone who might be affected by your decision, not just the person in front of you.
what is a way that Skylar or Chloe uses to time manage?
Skylar = notion, calendar
Chloe = to do list, calender