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Examination Preparation Seminar
Key Messages
Leading up to the Exam weeksDisciplined AttitudeYou only have 14 weeks of school
left!
Leading up to the Exam weeksDisciplined AttitudeYou only have 14 weeks of school
left!Study Actively – take the
initiative – take notes, use visual planners such as idea maps, (don’t just read)
Leading up to the Exam weeksDisciplined AttitudeYou only have 14 weeks of school
left!Study Actively – take the
initiative!What’s wrong with doing a past
paper as part of your revision?Try the Board of Studies website!
Leading up to the Exam weeksUse your time well – make up a
study and revision timetable that fits in with your essential commitments
Revision is the Key!Why? – regular revision reinforces your long term memoryYou need to link together the
many “little scenes” in each of your courses to create a clear vision of the “big picture”
Revision creates patterns for your brain to be able to see connections and increase your understanding
Revision is the Key!You need both CONTENT and
PROCESS Content = the course material
and informationProcess = the methods followed
to reach decisions and solve problems. This allows you to apply your knowledge in a variety of ways to answer exam questions
Your Revision Plan
Revision is ongoing for the next 18 weeks
“Regular and Repetitious” does work!
Note taking, making lists, making ideas maps, attempting past papers, learning quotes, examples and formulas
Ask your teachers for specific directions and help
Your own WellbeingLook after yourself physically
Sleep, good food, exercise
Caffeine etc is not the answer!
Exam Preparation (P.3)Poor Preparation = Poor PerformanceKnow when your exams are on AND
how they will look (how they will be structured)
Understand different EXAM TERMINOLOGY
Know what the question is asking you to do!
Recognise the verb and the subject of the question
Exam Preparation
Test your Knowledge and UnderstandingDiscuss it, explain it, justify it with
friends or familyTry answering past paper questionsAfter reading a question ask:
1. What am I being asked to do?2. What area of the course is it from?3. What do I do first?
Exam PreparationRemember: Examiners cannot
invent new subject material to test you on. The secret is to recognise where it fits in the big picture and identify what they are asking you to do.
Exam Terminology – Glossary of Key Terms
It is absolutely crucial that you try to develop an understanding of how to best respond to different key verbs
Your answer to a question starting with Explain will be different to that starting with Assess or Analyse
Subject Revision TechniquesForm a Study Group (Yes it does work)
Use Mnemonics
Know your stuff!!!!!!
Subject Revision TechniquesIdea Maps are great visual
learning tools
Mind Maps / Ideas Maps
Study Techniques & ApproachesEach subject has slightly different
exam answer requirements. This page gives you some hints
at ways of approaching revision in different subjects but check with your teachers!!!
The key is to talk to your teachers about the best revision methods for each of your subjects
On the day of any examTry to have a decent night’s sleep
Eat a healthy breakfast
Water is important – be hydrated Caffeine can lesson your concentration
On the day of any examAllow time for unexpected delays
eg heavy traffic
Ensure you have the correct, working equipment
Sitting for your Exams
Reading Time is crucial!
Beware of careless mistakes.
Use all the exam time.
Exam Preparation Checklist This page can be used for each of
your different exams and asks you some key questions about how each one is slightly different and how your preparation for each might need to vary slightly