WELCOME TO EXAMS 2009. Deadlines, Tests & Exams Are FAST approaching So we’ve put together what we hope you find a useful study resource.
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WELCOMETO
EXAMS 2009
Deadlines, Tests & Exams
Are FAST approaching
So we’ve put together what we hope
you find a useful study resource
Everyone has different learning styles . . .
use the ONE that works for you
If you have other revision pointers/ideas that work for you
Please share them
A Step by Step Guide on . . .
How To Get Through
Be Prepared
Get AwhiBe Organised
Be Focused
Breathe
You chose tertiary study so consider it your job
A job you are paying to do
Your ‘mission’ is to study
Choose to reduce your socialising to 2-3 nights during revision
Organise a focused study group
Organise Your Life
Create a space for revision
Have good lighting
Have your revision ‘Tools’ organised
Create a ‘Please do not disturb’ sign
Develop your revision routine
Organise Your Study Zone
Organise Your StudyWhat assignments are still outstanding?
Completing them can help you
with YOUR revision
& may prove very useful in your exam
Seek awhi from Disability Support & Learning Services
Review your course notes
Highlight probable exam topic notes
Replace missing notes, ask peers
Get hold of old exam papers & learn/know the answers
Organise Your Resources
Revision Notes = Summary of class notes
Make flashcards
Create mindmaps Or powerpoints
Create a subject revision poster
Create your own revision tape or CD
Use Correlating Highlighters/Paper
Organise Your Revision Notes
Find Out:
Your exam room & check it out
What format the exam will be: multi choice, short answers, essay . . .
What support is available to YOU
Who your support person is
What the exam process is
Organise Yourself Lower Anxiety
Create a revision calendar
Revise intensively each subject
Include set times per subject
Give least favourite subjects more time
Have a 10min break every hour
Organise A Revision Timetable
When do you have the most energy? Are you an early bird or night Owl?
Organise your life around revision
Block out non-negotiable times
i.e. sleeping, eating, working, family time . . .
Include YOU time (Walks etc)
Revision Considerations
Revise the most critical aspects oftenKnow 2 points of info per revision topic
Distracted? Get a glass water & continue until the end of planned session
Alternate revision methodsRe-read revision notes at least 3x before exam day
While RevisingPrioritise Your Time
Keep hydratedMaintain a healthy diet
Have a good break before going to bed
Practice deep breathing exercises
Aim for good periods of sleep
Revising & YOU
Use breath relaxation & have an early night
Set your alarm with spare time
Prepare comfortable clothes to wear Have your breakfast organised
Place Student ID With Exam equipment
The Exam’s Tomorrow You Are Okay
Breathe
Read through your exam paper
Review questions & their value in marks
Find key points in instructions & questions
Answer multi-choice first, jogs memory
Then answer high mark questions
Finally read your answers . . . Do they answer the questions?
The Exam
Remember . . .
3 Well Answered Q’s Of Equal Value =
More Marks Than 1 Brilliantly Answered Q
Use spare sheets, set out answer ideas on
The more prepared You are . . .THE BETTER YOU WILL DO
& use ALL the time you are given
Kia Kaha
Our Thoughts & Best Wishes are with YOU
WE KNOW YOU CAN!
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