1. Plan Ahead 
  • Review your course outlines in advance. Make note of your test dates. 

  • Look over your course materials to determine if you will need to use a memory aid for the next upcoming test. 

  • Please review the DAS Memory Aid Guidelines 

  • Familiarize yourself with the learning outcomes of the test. 

  • Discuss with your instructor what type of content would be permitted on the memory aid.  

  1. Create 

  • Study your course materials. 

  • Create a list of the information you will need help remembering during the test. 

  • Compile your content into your final document. Ensure that it follows the memory aid guidelines.  

  1. Submit 

  • Submit the memory aid to your instructor for review, at least two days before the test date. At this stage, your instructor may either: 

  • Approve your memory aid and deliver it, along with your test, to DAS Testing Services. 

  • Return the memory aid to you with suggestions and feedback for revision.  

  1. Attend 

  • Attend your test/exam, as scheduled. Your memory aid will be administered with your test/exam materials. 

  • Please note that once a memory aid is submitted, students are not able to bring in additional notes or a revised memory aid to the test. 

  • Please note that memory aids will be retained by DAS Testing Services and returned to the course instructor with the completed exam. 

 

Updated 08/2022