How to Prepare for a Quantum Mechanics Exam with Limited Resources?

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The discussion revolves around a student's anxiety regarding an upcoming 50-minute exam for Quantum I, which will primarily consist of short answer questions and small computations aimed at assessing conceptual understanding. The student has been reviewing notes and focusing on central ideas of quantum mechanics, but feels unprepared due to limited practice questions provided by the instructor. Key topics covered in the course include the Schrödinger equation, commutators, and the particle in a box, with Dirac notation to be introduced after the exam. Responses suggest that feeling nervous is common and that thorough review of notes and homework should suffice for preparation. The exam format is described as standard, indicating that similar testing methods are typically used in the subject.
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I've never had an exam before in this format. It's 50-min long for Quantum I. It will be mostly short answer with small computations. It's supposed to test our conceptual understanding.

I've been reviewing my notes, making sure I harp on the central ideas of quantum mechanics. But that doesn't seem like enough. I only have a small set of practice questions that the instructor provided. The way the course is taught, we've learned shrodinger eq, commmutator, particle in a box, ect. not entirely only barely using Dirac notation; it will be formily introduced to us following the exam. This is also the first exam. I think it might be the first time he's done it this way too. I've also been reviewing my hw's.

This test is making me nervous...suggestions?


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This should be in the Academic Guidance section. But I wouldn't worry about it. If you are studying for the exam using your notes you'll probably do fine. Tests make everyone nervous. That's normal.
 
It seems to be a pretty standard format for an exam. What format are you used to?
 
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