exam stress vs. exam success identify what effective revision is explain how this will be presented...
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Exam Stress vs. Exam Success
Identify what effective
revision is
Explain how this will be
presented to the
students to aid
continuity
To integrate your
specific strategies
to for maximum
benefit
What is effective Revision?
How does your picture show effective revision?
• Knowing the information
• Understanding how to use it
• Being able to recall it effectively
• Using your knowledge and understanding to make educated guesses
• Being prepared for the exam and exam room
What’s a normal reaction?
What’s going on?
Blood pumped to limbs
Shallow breathing causes co2 build up
Focus on strategy for survival
Empty stomach to focus body functions
Forget everything else
Need to go to the toilet/ feel sick feeling
of butterflies
Hands/ feet start to tingle. Feel dizzy from
co2 poisoning
Muscles ache, twitch,
feel hot
In a bit more detail ….
What happens next;•Blurred Vision•Going Red•Heart Pounding•Hyper-ventilating•Sweating•Feel Sick•Needing the toilet•Feeling Dizzy•Difficulty in thinking clearly•Muscle Ache
What happens first;•Vision Sharpens•Mouth Gets Dry•Heart Rate Increases•Breathing Increases•Feel Energised•Butterflies•Slight Sweating•Muscles Tense up
What to do?LESS MORE
Starting Now(we will go through this next
lesson)• Make a long term realistic revision plan• Have long, medium and short term check points• Include special events, leisure time, hobbies etc.
to keep a balance• Plan the subjects and activities, (revise, review,
apply) so that there is variety• Don’t hide from difficult subjects• Practise your routines/ breathing techniques• Look after your body; food/ sleep/ exercise
The night before/ day of exam
1. Know you are ready!2. Sleep well and pack your bag etc. the
night before. 3. Some people like to have a ‘to do’ list
written that they can tick off to be certain it is all done, (i.e. set your alarm).
4. Ensure that you eat well and do something nice for yourself
5. Think carefully about who you meet/ spend time with so that you don’t get stressed
1. Make sure you arrive with plenty of time
Rate how effective you think the following techniques are ..
High, Moderate or Low?
Elaborative interrogation - being able to explain a point or fact
Self-explanation - how a problem was solved
Summarising - writing summaries of texts
Highlighting/underlining
Keyword mnemonics - choosing a word to associate with information
Imagery - forming mental pictures while reading or listening
Re-reading
Practice testing - Self-testing to check knowledge - especially using flash cards
Distributed practice - spreading out study over time
Interleaved practice - switching between different kinds of problems
HOW THE TECHNIQUES FARED
Elaborative interrogation - being able to explain a point or fact - MODERATESelf-explanation - how a problem was solved - MODERATESummarising - writing summaries of texts - LOWHighlighting/underlining - LOWKeyword mnemonics - choosing a word to associate with information - LOWImagery - forming mental pictures while reading or listening - LOWRe-reading LOWPractice testing - Self-testing to check knowledge - especially using flash cards - HIGHDistributed practice - spreading out study over time - HIGHInterleaved practice - switching between different kinds of problems – MODERATE
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22565912
Keywords -Write down 5 words from this unit. Write out the definition and then re-write in your own wordsCue Cards -Use topic/ specification headings .Use bullet points/ hi lighters. Consider colour and size of cards. Include examples and key terms5, 5, 1. Reduce todays lesson into 5 sentences. Then reduce down to 5 words. Then 1 word.Mind Map- Use Specification for main branches. Use colour/ images/ symbols. Include examples and key wordsPodcasts- Use the official revision material/ specification to divide into section. Read out an essay?Housekeeping - Right to reply—respond to any comment marking. Complete any unfinished work. Re-do any pieces you can improve
You will need the subject
specification/ key word list
REVIEW: This is where you start to move memory to longer term places, check how efficient your revision is! Helps re-call.(30 mins)
Review your revision material and write out questions regarding the key points/ knowledge etc. Then turn info over and see if you can answer.
Write a test - and a mark scheme on a topic – using the revision material/ specification and then test yourself.Create a Wordle on a topic and get someone to test how many words you get
Q&A Cards—focus on key words/ teachings
Create a game you can play to review what you have learnt . Pairs/ Fishes .Create a starter for next lesson based on todays lesson
Have a mini debate on the issues we have been studying at home. Discuss and record your findings.
Housekeeping Highlight any learning you think is good (tickled pink) and any that you could improve (growing green), use the level ladders to support you. Improve the work highlighted in green.
You will need sample exam papers and
mark schemes
APPLY: This is profound bit and can make sure that memory is moved to long term (1hr)
A top tip for this stage is to ensure that you talk through with a partner – REVIEW
your plan
What will you do ?
Exam Stress Being in Control - Planning
Being in Control – Techniques to suit you
(OVERVIEW)
Being in Control –Techniques to suit you
(detail)
Being in Control – Putting your plan into
action