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Maximum gain-for-effort
Your objective is to do your personal best
Examination performance is a combination of:1. knowing your material
2. being able to recall and write it down in an exam
Planning
1. Get past exam papers2. Get your exam dates 3. Make a list of topics4. Estimate how long you need for each
1. Schedule Everything2. Be Realistic3. Mix things up4. Make it visible5. Include Exam Qs6. Include Reviews
• Where do you work best?• Place suitable to task• Break your day into different
tasks & spaces• Use all available time• Know in advance what you
will be studying
Concentration
Revision for understanding
Process the information on a deep level by making
it meaningful:• impose organisation via categories, diagrams• make associations to information already known• try to establish relationships among material • use imagery• try to find general rules, patterns, or principles• immersion
Revision for recall
Use strategies that emphasise rote memorisation of facts:
• Overlearning – read same chapter several times, index cards, etc.– plan reviews
• Use pass papers– choose a question and plan answers in outline form– write out complete answers and time yourself
• Work with other students
Active Revision
• Make revision fun– Use revision strategies where you move around– Draw pictures, maps, cartoons, diagrams, etc– Use walls– Teach “someone” else – Listen to podcasts– Write your own multiple choice questions
• Make exam preparation a social occasion• Think of revision like a conversation or even
better an interogation
Managing stress is key
Regular Breaks, Sleep and Eating
Relaxation & Exercise
Focus comes with rhythm
Set Specific Realistic Goals
Use Rewards
Find out what works for you BUT:
1. Set goals
2. Prioritise Effort
3. Play to your strengths
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