“ACE” THE EXAM

TIPS FOR COMPLETING EVALUATIONS

SUCCESSFULLY

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1. Prepare - Get ready2. Study – Tips and

Strategies3. Action- Complete the

Evaluation

Topics

Let your family and friends know you have homework and study priorities

1. Prepare

PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE

Spend time getting yourself and your materials organized – be sure you have notes and review sheets from class

Create a study schedule by using a calendar Put the exam dates in first Block off other commitments

such as classes, work, and family time

Now, in all the time remaining for study and exam prep, put in your exam subjects in chunks of up to 50 minutes

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1. Prepare

2. Study

It is best to study in chunks of 20 to 50 minutes – then take a 5 to 10 minute break

During your break, give your eyes and brain a rest – do something active like walking outside, stretching, or a short burst of exercise

Set an alarm to remind you when your break is over

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2. Study

Keeping the TV on, You tube open, or texting your friends will NOT help you study or remember subject material. Music is also a distraction.

Remember, powerful study strategies will help you be successful. There will be time to relax and be social when your exams are completed

AVOID distractions. Your brain needs all its focus and power to understand and remember your subject material

2. Study

Use the tips and review sheets that your teacher has prepared – they will help you spend time on what you need to know

Break it down: What do I need to memorize and what can I figure out?

2. Study

The best strategy to rehearse and store info can be found when you ask yourself “How am I going to remember this?”

You will need to look at, think about, play with, and work with the information. Your brain will be ACTIVE.

2. Study – Strategies to try

Flash cards – make your own and then test yourself

Read information then summarize out loud - no peeking!

Read information then write it down in short form

2. Study – More strategies

Read information then draw a diagram or flow chart

Transform it – if it’s visual, make it verbal, if it is verbal, make a diagram

Look at topics that you struggled with in previous tests and quizzes and focus on fixing the gaps

2. Study - Memory Techniques

Make a word with the first letter of the words you need to know Example:: HOMES can represent The

Great Lakes – Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior

Make a sentence with the first letters of each word representing a letter Example: Every Good Boy Deserves

Fudge (EGBDF – lines on musical staff)

Be creative – make a poem with words you need to remember

2. Study

Look after yourself

Eat healthy foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains and protein

Limit the caffeine and sugar you consume

Get plenty of rest Don’t stay up all night

trying to cram before the exam – it won’t work!

3. Action – Completing the Evaluation

Bring your tools to the exam such as pen, pencil, calculator, ruler, eraser

No electronic devices are allowed in the exam room unless the teacher has specified a particular device

Leave your coat, cell phone and backpack in your locker – you will be more comfortable without extra things

3. Action – Completing the Evaluation

When you get your exam, check to make sure all the pages are there

Look over the format and notice the suggested times for each section

Read the instructions carefully and note where you answers must be placed

Relax and Breathe – you studied and you are ready!

3. Action – Completing the Evaluation

Start with questions you know best – you will gain confidence for more difficult sections

Be sure to note if there is a choice of questions to complete

In multiple choice, narrow down the choices by rejecting ones you know are incorrect

Always select your best answer in multiple choice – don’t leave any blank

3. Action – Completing the Evaluation

Keep an eye on the time; don’t spend too much time on one section. You can always come back to a difficult question later

When you are done, go back and check over all your answers

“Ace” the Exam

Don’t stress when the time is done. You have done your best and now you can relax

“Ace” the Exam

Congratulations – You have taken the first steps to completing your evaluations successfully by viewing this slide show

Use your strategies and tips for all your future exams, tests and quizzes

Good luck with tests and exams – but if you are prepared, you won’t need the luck!!!

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