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WELCOME TO EXAMS 2009

WELCOME TO 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.

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WELCOME TO EXAMS 2009

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  1. WELCOME TO EXAMS 2009

  2. Deadlines, Tests & Exams Are FAST approaching So we’ve put together what we hope you find a useful study resource

  3. 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

  4. Be Prepared Be Focused A Step by Step Guide on . . . Breathe How To Get Through Get Awhi Be Organised

  5. Organise Your Life 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

  6. Organise Your Study Zone Create a space for revision Have good lighting Have your revision ‘Tools’ organised Create a ‘Please do not disturb’ sign Develop your revision routine

  7. Organise Your Study What assignments are still outstanding? Completing them can help you with YOUR revision & may prove very useful in your exam

  8. Organise Your Resources Seek awhi from Disability Support & Learning Services Replace missing notes, ask peers Review your course notes Highlight probable exam topic notes Get hold of old exam papers & learn/know the answers

  9. Organise Your Revision Notes 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

  10. Organise YourselfLower Anxiety 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

  11. Organise A Revision Timetable Create a revision calendar Include set times per subject Revise intensively each subject Give least favourite subjects more time Have a 10min break every hour

  12. Revision Considerations When do you have the most energy? Are you an early bird or night Owl? Organise your life around revision Block out non-negotiable timesi.e. sleeping, eating, working, family time . . . Include YOU time (Walks etc)

  13. While Revising Prioritise Your Time Revise the most critical aspects often Know 2 points of info per revision topic Distracted? Get a glass water & continue until the end of planned session Alternate revision methods Re-read revision notes at least 3x before exam day

  14. Revising & YOU Maintain a healthy diet Keep hydrated Have a good break before going to bed Practice deep breathing exercises Aim for good periods of sleep

  15. The Exam’s TomorrowYou Are Okay 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

  16. The Exam 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?

  17. 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

  18. Our Thoughts & Best Wishes are with YOU Kia Kaha WE KNOW YOU CAN!

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