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“Good luck on the final exams you’re complaining about on Facebook, instead of studying”

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“You think you can win on talent alone? Gentlemen, YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TALENT TO WIN ON TALENT ALONE!”

Preparing for an exam is much like an athlete training for a sporting event . . . It involves exercising, eating the right foods, and getting a good night's sleep! And yes, you also have to study!

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When classes begin, exams represent a distant event . . . “I have plenty of time to prepare for exams.”

But beware of that enemy of preparation . . .

Time is going to advance much faster than you think and before you know it, preparing for the exam becomes less about learning and understanding the material and more about cramming . . . And then you’re in Danger!

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To do well on an exam you must understand the material

That means committing yourself to learning at the start of the academic session

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In Class – Learning the Material Be prepared by having your assignments completed Take good notes during the lecturesBe an engaged student . . . Ask and answer questions

After Class – Learning the Material Prepare a study schedule for every class and stick to itReview your notes soon after classDo all of your homework assignments *Organize your notes, texts, and assignments according the topics and problems that will be covered on the exam Assess the topics and problems that are most difficult for you and schedule extra time to study these areas * It is acceptable to ask the professor about the topics to be covered on the exam

Last MinuteExam Preparation

1. Start with the Exam – What do I need to know to do well

2. Plan your Revision: What questions am I going to answer

3. Make Notes: Revision Aids4. Practice Recall: Check what you know5. Practise Questions: Exam Simulation

1. Grading2. Reasons for losing marks3. Practice4. On the Day

GradingHow Your Subject Teacher gives marks ???

I

Thorough, deep understanding

Critical thinking, insight, creativity

Well written

Nearly all points

II.I

Good grasp of subject

Critical & Analytical thinking

Logical Clear Presentation

Nearly all key points

II.II

Solid Answer

Knowledge beyond lectures

Good on facts

Writing good, some structure

III

Knowledge Facts, but little insight

Narrow/ No critical thought

Poorly written / incoherent

F

Little Factual Content & Errors

Where marks are lost??

Writing out the question Writing out multiple choice Pointless Definitions

Maximum gains for time are in

the early stages of your answer

Plan your time in advance

Rehearse producing quality work in time available

Equal Time for Equal Marks

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Leave time at beginning (to plan) and end (to check) paper.

Question 2

40 minutes

Question 3

40 minutes

Question 4

40 minutesQuestion 1

40 minutes

Taking a long time to get to the point Irrelevance Repetition

Present what you know Add Value Get to the point

Think about your

examiner

Not the same level as assessment Keep your writing simple Short sentences Few sub-clauses Practice writing Avoid unsupported value judgements

- “World War II was really important.”

Demonstrating that you understand the question is the first step in producing an answer

How you structure your answer is as important as what you know

More is not necessarily better

Understand what is being askedOnly answer the QUESTIONDo not include irrelevant materialUnderstand the format in which your

answers are requiredPractice answering previous exam

questionsSimulate Exam Conditions

Practice

Would you sit your driving test without ever driving a car?

Practice makes perfect…

Study Aids – index cards- mind-maps- audio (podcasts, your voice etc.)- Anything else?

Develop Your Technique

Deconstruct the question: Restate the question in your own words Find and use the key words Show that you know what the point of the

question is by defining the key words/concepts/theories/etc

Say how you are going to answer the question

Deconstruct the question first Do quick outline Rough notes under headings Then begin to write your answer

Practice this

1. Get sample exam questions2. Practice your starting procedures3. Practice analysing questions (5 mins)4. Practice generating ideas (5 mins)5. Practice developing a structure (5 mins)6. Practice writing Introduction (5 mins)7. Practice past exam questions (timed and un

timed)8. Mark your own answers as critically as

possibly

1. Start with the Exam – What do I need to know to do well

2. Plan your Revision: What questions am I going to answer

3. Make Notes: Revision Aids4. Practice Recall: Check what you know5. Practise Questions: Exam Simulation