the class of 2003 learning how you learn examination technique talk 7
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Learning how you learn
Examination Technique
Talk 7
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Review For effective revision… Prepare your mind to learn –
get organised, relax and succeed
Use techniques which match your learning style preferences, which cause you to whole-brain learn and which practice getting information out of the brain.
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Review For effective revision…
Plan to revise in such a way that you can build in as many short reviews as you can
Plan your revision sessions deliberately to include breaks
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PD - Tomorrow
Revision at School
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Exam Technique
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Be Prepared
Times Venues Equipment
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When you get in the exam hall: …Relax
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You may begin…
Review entire paper
• How many questions
• Topic areas
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Read the question…
Exactly what is being asked? How many points are on
offer? How much space is there?
And then write the answer – clearly and carefully
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Oh no! I feel tense!Ah, that’s
better!
And if you start feeling stressed…
Breathe slowly and deeply
Relaxation points
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At the end
Check through all work
Don’t daydream!
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And finally…
Once an exam is finished concentrate on the next – don’t waste time and energy convincing yourself that:
‘I’ve messed that one up’
‘That was really hard’
‘I’m doomed!’
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And finally…
Move on to the next exam with the assurance that you’ve:planned carefully, revised intelligently, focussed on the task, and completed the examination to the best
of your ability