Open book exams require understanding concepts rather than memorization. Students must manage their time well, as they will not have time during the exam to fully read and digest large amounts of information. Exam preparation should focus on good understanding of the subject and competence applying relevant techniques. Students must also be thoroughly familiar with allowed texts and resources, knowing where to find pertinent information quickly. Before the exam, students should understand key concepts, be able to apply theories and formulae, and identify the most relevant sections of allowed texts and resources.

1. Open Book Exams
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2. Not easier, just different
• less memorisation
• more emphasis on applying,
analysing or criticising
• you need to manage your time
well
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3. You won't have time to read and
digest large amounts of information
in the exam. Your exam preparation
should aim for good understanding
of the subject and competence in
any techniques you will need to
apply.
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4. Similarly, you should be
thoroughly familiar with the
text/s you will use, what
information is most pertinent
and where to find it.
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5. Before the exam:
Aim to understand key concepts well
Ensure you can apply theories or formulae to real
life problems
Identify the most relevant sections of the text -
you may be allowed to bookmark or underline,
but extensive notes in a text are unlikely to be
permitted.
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6. Before the exam, identify:
Humanities: Good quotes at key
parts of a plot; key events and
related evidence; key authors or
researchers, key theories and
explanations
STEM: formulae, key theories and
explanations, important procedures
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