Saturday 19th March 2016

Royal Crown Comprehensive High School, Balogun Bus Stop, Iju, Lagos State.

Akangbe Jamiu E.Fellow DAS7.Ambassador, TIE Nigeria.

Trainer, Founder, Coach, Advocates and Data Enthusiast

Objective

• To prepare the students for the forthcoming examination.

• To align students towards realities of examinations.

• To deepen the students understating on the consequence of malpractice.

OUTLINE

• DEFINITION OF TERMS : EXAMINATION, DYNAMICS

• WHY STUDENT PREPARE FOR EXAMINATION?• GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF ANY EXAMINATION.• SECRETS/KEY OF EXAMINATION SUCCESS.• DAMAGING CONSEQUENCE OF EXAMINATION

MALPRACTICE.• MORE TIPS ON ACHIEVING EXAMINATION

SUCCESS.

Definition of Terms

Definition of Terms

• Understanding:the ability to understand something; comprehension."foreign visitors with little understanding of English"synonyms:comprehension, apprehension, grasp, grip, mastery, perception,discernment, appreciation, interpretation, cognizance, keen,conception, digestion, assimilation, absorption;

“He grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; but none will grasp the Message but men of understanding.” (2: 269)

Definition of Terms …. contd

• Examinationwritten exercises, oral questions, or practical tasks, set to test a candidate's knowledge and skill(as modifier) an examination paper⇒

exam – examinationAn exam or examination is an official test that shows your knowledge or ability in a particular subject. Exam is the word most commonly used. Examination is more formal and is used mainly in written English.

Definition of Terms …. contd

• Dynamicsdʌɪˈnamɪks/

noun1.the branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of bodies under the action of forces.

2.the forces or properties which stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process."the dynamics of changing social relations"

Why Student Prepare for Examination?

Why Student Prepare for Examination?

• To test their knowledge and ability.• To prove their confidence and competence.

General Requirement of any Examination

General Requirement of any Examination

• Eligibility• Registration• Attend class session/read to prepare for the

examination.• Fulfill the requirement of the organizing body.

Secret/Key of Examination Success

Secret/Key of Examination Success

STUDY TIMETABLEStudy sessions just don’t happen when you feel like doing them.They need to be scheduled on an organised timetable.Your study timetable should rule your life.

Secret/Key of Examination Success

• Don’t study after 11.00pm

• Divide time equally between subjects

• Put a copy somewhere to keep parents informed

• Revise your study timetable – things change

• Stick to it ! “Well done is better than well said”

Secret/Key of Examination Success

Too often you tend to ‘let it happen’ and don’t plan ahead

Procrastination is an obstacle to your goals

Each morning or each night before, make a list of study tasks in order of priority for the following night

‘ Some succeed because they are destined to: most succeed because they are determined to.’

Secret/Key of Examination Success

The following are characteristics of a successful student.

Develop these in yourself• Ask questions

• Discuss topics with your peers

• If you don’t understand something, speak up

COUNTDOWN to the EXAMS

In the run up to your exams, you must adopt a more disciplined attitudeYour performance in the exam is vital to your successLook at them positively as an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding

Damaging Consequences of Exam Malpractice

Damaging Consequences of Exam Malpractice

Examination Malpractice: It comes in many facets and one would have been involved in it unconsciously before it is clear that it is examination malpractice.

Key Words• Examination: An official test of knowledge in a

particular subject.• Malpractice: it is the act of breaking the law or the

rules guiding a conduct in order to gain some advantage to oneself

Damaging Consequences of.. contd

Definition of Exam Malpractice: it is an act that tends to do or cause to be done with intention not to follow the formal or violate instructions guiding the conduct of an examination, before, during and after examination.

• Before Exam (knowledge of question, Egun/Expo etc)• During Exam (use of material, girraffing, you know…)• After Exam (Settlement, forging of certificate/results)

Damaging Consequences of.. contd

Examination Malpractice Act“A person under the age of 18 years, to fine of N100,000 or imprisonment of a term not exceeding three years or both such fine and imprisonment” Section 1 of Examination Malpractice Act

Those who can be involve in MalpracticeOfficialStudents

TeachersPrincipal

InvigilatorsSecurity Agency

Lectureretc.

MANAGING EXAM TENSION

MANAGING EXAM TENSION

• Anxiety: Nervousness or worry. This has to do with the state of mind.

• Nutrition: Eating good food. Especially balance diet during the period of exams, study or reading.

• Preparedness: State of being ready for something to happen. (statutory requirement, reading etc.)

• Distraction: When your attention is turned away from your concentration.

MANAGING EXAM TENSION .. contd

• A child not happy or in distress• Beating before going to school.• Wandering may be due to loss of human or

something dear.• Eat fruit (cucumber, orange, water melon etc)• Lateness with punishment such as flogging.• Child labour (hawking before going to school)

SITTING for the EXAMS

SITTING EXAMS

Follow these guidelines – they will work for you

• Put a copy of your Exam Timetable in a place where your family can double check times and dates

• Take a bottle of water to the exam• Arrive in plenty time before the exam, but don’t be too early• Don’t listen to music beforehand – the songs will play on your

mind• Have a watch and the necessary equipment• Be relaxed and focused – your preparation has you ready for

your exam

• Use reading time effectively• Underline / highlight key words and phrases• Do plans - do they address the questions?• But don’t spend too much time on planning• Make sure that you have filled in all the details• During the answer, consider how well it answers

the question• Stay alert – don’t daydream• Don’t panic if short on time – note the main points• If you finish early, check your work thoroughly• Never leave early• Cross out any answer if it is not required• Write neatly and legibly

‘ Achievement is a habit – work on it ‘

A RESUME

DON’T• Don’t leave Revision to the last minute• Don’t avoid revising subjects you don’t like or find

difficult• Don’t forget that there is life beyond Revision and

Exams

A RESUME

REMEMBER :• Remember it is important to eat and sleep well• Put yourself first – it is an important time for you –

try to talk to family about how they can make studying a little easier for you, e.g. by agreeing times when you can have your own space, when they will try to be a bit quieter around the house and when you would rather not be disturbed

DON’T REVISE ALL THE TIME – TAKE BREAKS AND DO THINGS YOU ENJOY AND HELP YOU RELAX

PACE YOURSELF

• Read the instructions

• Read all the questions and give yourself time to answer those you are required to answer

• Plan how much time you will need for each question

• If you are stuck, go to the next question. You can come back to the unfinished one later. If you are really stuck, try to have an intelligent guess

MORE TIPS

• Do not panic.• Group study and review of past questions previous

day.• Do not overwork yourself on exam day (engage in

stress)• Review all materials previous night of the exam (biro,

pencil, blade, calculator, four figure table etc)• Check all statutory requirement for the entrance into

the exam hall previous night. (receipt, ID, Photocard)

MORE TIPS

• Remember God in in the examination hall (pray before you open the question)

• Obey the rules and regulations (such as do not open until …..)

• Browse through the question twice and underline point.• Spread the time given to you on all the questions• Answer compulsory question first if any.• Itemize your points and set time aside for review of your

exams when You finish

ABOVE ALL …

• Perform as well as you can – ‘YOU are YOU’ so you can only do the best you can on the day

• Don’t go through the answers with your friends afterwards, if it is only going to worry you

• Try to put the last exam out of your mind and look ahead to the next one – you can’t go back to change things

Exams are Important, but they are not the only key to a successful future.

ABOVE ALL …

Jabir Bin Abdullah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported that... Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “...The best of affairs is the Book of Allah (the Qur’an) and the best of guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad...” (Muslim 1885 and Ibn Majah 1/45)

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