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Page 1: How to help your child prepare Created by Rosalie Griffith, Anh Lam & Bill Thorne (Westview S.S) EXAMS

How to help your child prepare Created by Rosalie Griffith, Anh Lam & Bill Thorne (Westview S.S)

EXAMS

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TIMELINE Start reviewing for the exam EARLY !

(about two-three weeks before the exam day) this will help you avoid stress/panic

Allot about 45 minutes -- 1 hour per day to review each topic/key concepts taught

PRIORITIZE study time based on difficulty and when the exam occurs in the schedule

WEEK(S) BEFORE ➞ DAY BEFORE ➞ DAY OF

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WEEK(S) BEFORE

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WEEK(S) BEFORE

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WEEK(S) BEFORE

7. Organize and ensure that you have all class notes

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WEEK(S) BEFORE cont’d…

Pay attention to what is being emphasized in class Ask: exam format, weighting, pages, length, total marks, units of focus, etc.

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STUDY SHEET CREATION

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STUDY SHEET CREATION cont’d…

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STUDY SHEET CREATION cont’d…

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STUDY SHEET CREATION

Prepare a checklist of major topics Using notes, textbook and course outline

Organize the information into categories Vocabulary terms, Formulas, Diagrams Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3

Use graphic organizers Charts, Cause ➔ Effect

Be selective Reduce information to key ideas and

concepts (write down key words and phrases)

Limited examples

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STUDY SHEET CREATION cont’d…

Use rhymes, acronyms and mnemonics

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USING STUDY TIME

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USING STUDY TIME

Repetition Review often and out loud Transfers information from short term memory to long term memory

Rehearse out loud Hearing and sight both help your memory Transfers from short to long term memory

faster Helps you to detect weaknesses

Assign a number

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USING STUDY TIME cont’d…

Get organized Study sheet

Connect information to something you already know and understand

Get interested Turning information into personal interest

will make it easier to retain Connect information to long term goals

(ex. Career) Intend to remember

If you decide to remember, you will

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USING STUDY TIME cont’d…

Keep it short Straight memory work should be 20-30

minutes at a time Review right before bed

Brain continues to process information

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USING STUDY TIME cont’d…

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CONCENTRATION

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CONCENTRATION TIPS

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CONCENTRATION TIPS cont’d…

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CONCENTRATION TIPS cont’d…

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DAY BEFORE

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DAY BEFORE

Remember to NOT to stay up late the day before the exam. You do NOT want to fall asleep or blank out during your exam !

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Last Minute Cramming

Cramming isn’t learning !

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CRAMMING

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CRAMMING cont’d…

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DAY OF…

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DAY OF EXAM Eat a healthy breakfast Be at school EARLY at least 15 minutes

before the exam start BE PREPARED:

Bring pens, pencil, calculator, ruler … Bring Kleenex, watch, book for afterwards

Manage your time Set goals for time for the different sections Do not spend too much time on any one

question Relax and just try your best!

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SUBJECT AREAS

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REVIEW: project assembly steps past projects and assignments repeated instructions procedures

Safety Shop

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cont’d…

To start, use your class notes and key concepts at the end of each section/chapter from your textbook to compile a summary page of formulas and definitions for each unit, including a clear title and subtitle for each section ( i.e. Title: Analytic Geometry,

subtitle: Length formula, Midpoint formula …)

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Go over your class notes and review details of the steps to follow when solving each particular type of problem

Solve sample questions and problems for each concept

cont’d…

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Do all Cumulative Exam Review questions This will help ensure that you can still

remember and apply each concepts learned on your own

Identify areas of difficulty and seek extra help EARLY Work with a study buddy, it helps!

cont’d…

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Find out format (guides studying) Multiple choice, matching, problems,

short answer, diagrams, long answer “SECOND GUESS” your teacher

Know weaknesses Ask for extra help early

Find out what materials are provided Periodic table, formula sheet, etc.

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cont’d…

Review past tests, quizzes

Create study sheet (minimal pages ex. 1-5) Carry it with you at all times Use all available time

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(Skill Application Exams)

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Find out the format of the upcoming exam

Find out materials required Pen vs. pencil Dictionaries Class textbooks

cont’d…

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cont’d…

Review texts Character names Setting names

Review key quotes Review writing steps Review past writing assignments for

feedback Think of questions/themes of exam

“SECOND GUESS” your teacher Prepare outlines of potential questions

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Quiet space for study Know the exam STUDY schedule

How is your child preparing? Remind students to get extra help

for difficult subjects Help with practice

Ask questions from tests and study sheet Know the exam schedule

Reminder of exam times Remind students to sleep, eat

breakfast, and leave early