2015 Pre-sessional ProgrammeIndependent Learning

Week 4: Examination Strategies

Discussion:

What have you done in the past to prepare for exams?

What strategies have you used to revise?

Were any of these strategies particularly successful or unsuccessful?

Your Exam Timetable

University Exam Protocol

Find your rooms in advance!!!

What are cheating and collusion?

Cheating: using unfair means to gain an advantage in an examination

Collusion: working together with another student or students to gain an unfair advantage in an examination or on an assessment

Discussion: Before the exam

PAST How have you studied

for exams in the past?

What strategies were most beneficial?

What strategies were least beneficial?

Did you encounter any problems?

PRESENT How do you plan to study for

your current exams?

What materials will you need?

Where will you study?

Will you study with someone?

When will you study?

What subjects will you study first, and for how long?

Discussion: During the exam

PAST How did you feel when

taking exams?

How did you manage your nervousness/anxiety?

How did you plan your time?

Did you encounter any problems during the exam?

PRESENT How will you minimise

nervousness/anxiety during your exams?

How will you plan your time?

How will you minimise the risk of any problems?

Homework:

Watch the Vidcast Next Steps

You may want to re-watch the Examination Strategies Vicast again, paying close attention to the exam protocol

Any Questions?

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