Exam Tips
There is no magic formula that can ensure you do well in
exams. Pressure can motivate you, but if it’s getting to you, you can do something
about that. Effective study before the exam is important. There are also
strategies you can employ on the day to help you do as well as possible and
stay on–track through the exam itself.
Obstacles
to Academic Success
Before proceeding any further, first of all let’s see what the
main Obstacles are.
1. Lack of a study schedule
2. Failure to use short blocks of time constructively
3. Failure to use long blocks of time constructively
4. When sitting down to study, usually too tired or listless
to study
5. Leaving tasks unfinished; jumping from one task to
another
6. Studying on bed & falling asleep
7. Daydreaming
8. Can't resume studying after study breaks
9. Spending too much time socializing, playing games or
sports
10. Unable to say "no" to invitations and requests
Before
the exam
***Create
a Study Schedule
***Review
Previous Tests
***Review
Your Notes
***Review
Your Text
***Form
Study Groups
***Relax
Study
Techniques
***Use
the framework of the course
***Anticipate
questions that will be asked on the exam.
***Answer
the questions.
Taking
the Exam
Learn To Learn
***Know
Yourself
***Manage
Your Time and Life
***Improve
Your Concentration
***Know
What Study Means & How To Do It
***Develop
A Thinker's Vocabulary
***Become
An Active Reader
***Make
a Habit of Writing
***Build
Listening & Note taking Skills
Eat
healthy meals. Lean towards healthy foods that will not leave you with a sugar
crash in the middle of the test. Eating something that you find comforting can
help you relax, just eat it in moderation.
Do
something to relax before the exam. Listen to music, go for a walk, play a
video game, or workout. Anything that you find relaxing will help you avoid
stress and help clear your mind of distraction.
Avoid
studying for the hour before the exam. Trying to cram more information might distract
you from the material that you solidly learned while studying.
Avoid
distractions from fellow students. Travel alone to the exam. Arrive early
enough so that you can choose your optimum space, away from others who might
prove distracting. Do not talk to other students about the test. This might
lead you astray from what you know and have prepared.
Your
centre will tell you where to put your bags, phones, etc. There will be a clock
in the exam room. Take your ID out of your bag and put it on your desk.The
centre may take your photo for identification after the exam. Listen carefully
to the instructions which the invigilator will read out, and make sure you
follow them. If you have any questions, need help or want to leave the room,
raise your hand to ask for help.
Do
not talk to other people, or try to see what they are writing during
the exam.If you are doing a Listening test, check that you can hear the test
properly. Raise your hand immediately if you cannot hear the recording
Good
luck with
your
exam!!!!!!!
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