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