This course consists of minimum of six sessions. That’s not enough time to cover all theory in depth during class, which is why your book and independent study are essential. Before each session, you’ll need to review the material we’ll be testing on so that class time can focus on reinforcement, and practice.
The current General exam pool contains 430 questions divided into 10 sub-elements (G0–G9). Each session will focus on two sub-elements, and our final meeting will be a comprehensive review and exam-prep session.
To pass the General exam, you must correctly answer 26 out of 35 randomly selected questions, with all sub-sub-elements represented. That’s a minimum score of 74%. For best results, aim to consistently score above 90% on practice exams; statistically, that gives you better than a 98% chance of passing. Scores around 80% are much closer to a coin toss. We’ll work together to identify your weak areas so you can focus your study where it counts.
Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join our online sessions using the link above. If it is your first time, please plan to join about 10 minutes early so we can sort out any first‑time login issues. We start promptly at 7:00 PM and wrap up around 9:00 PM.
Our regular classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
It is essential that you study the material before coming to class. Class time is not meant to replace the book, but to clarify concepts that were unclear during your independent study. Approaching it this way makes our time together far more effective.
After studying the material, work through the entire relevant sub-element question pool on hamexam.org with the answers hidden. Write your answers on paper and mark any questions where you are unsure or lack confidence.
Once completed, reveal the correct answers and grade yourself. Comparing your responses to the answer key is quick and straightforward. Circle the questions you missed.
This approach quickly identifies not only which questions you are missing, but also which topic areas need additional focus.
After reviewing the missed questions and retesting, you should see a noticeable and significant improvement in your scores.
Do not use the practice‑exam feature until we have covered the entire syllabus!!!
Why does This Method Work It is a blend of well-established learning methods. Old-school technical training (military, trades, engineering) has used this approach forever: study → test → correct → retest.
The core of it is called Active Recall. That’s the key piece. Instead of rereading or highlighting, you force your brain to produce an answer from memory before you see it.
Layered on it are Retrieval Practice and Error-Focused Study
Together, this is called Error-Focused Retrieval Practice. In plain English: test first, fix weaknesses, repeat. It works really well!
