StudySmart Exam Skills. Before Exams, On Exam Day, and Answering Exam Questions
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1 StudySmart Exam Skills Before Exams, On Exam Day, and Answering Exam Questions
2 Wouldn t it be cool if? Learning is still pretty traditional we re not quite at this stage yet! I know kung fu...
3 Recap: Memory Principles for Exams Take regular breaks & learn in small chunks of time If you don t understand it, you will struggle to remember it Your place of study Study does not need to take place behind a desk!
4 Recap: Memory Principles for Exams Structure organise it! See next slides Repetition Recall & Revise Association Mind Map Mnemonics (devices to help you remember)
5 Memory and Study
6 Essay Structure T10 Introduction Introduce topic, expand on topic Outline structure of essay Present your thesis statement what you will argue 10% of word count Body Body paragraph 1 Body paragraph 2 Body paragraph 3 Body paragraph 4 80% of word count Conclusion Restate your thesis statement (remind the reader what you have argued) Summarise the points you outlined or argument as indicated by the essay structure Finish strongly and convincingly any implications? 10% of word count
7 Recap: Memory Principles for Exams Cramming: Good for short term memory Poor for long term memory Don t make a habit of it!
8 Exam Skills
9 Exam skills Overview 1. Before Exam Day 2. On Exam Day/In the Exam 3. Answering Exam Questions
10 Exam skills In the examination room, preparing for the exam
11 Exam skills Before Exams Start preparing NOW! Prepare your exam study timetable Check day, time, and venue for exams have a friend check times Attend the LAST LECTURES! Exam tips are often provided Review past exam papers if available Set up study groups Write summary notes this should have started from your first week of semester! Revision One Notes: Fuller notes Revision Two Notes: Cut-down, reduced notes Revision Three Notes: Bullet-point notes, great to study from on exam day
12 Before Exams (the day before) Re-check day, time, and venue Go to the venue at least ONE HOUR BEFORE the exam time Prepare equipment - ID card, pens, etc. Set alarm(s)! Get a good night s sleep Exam skills On the day, review your R3 notes DON T attempt to read the entire textbook! Do NOT take notes and electronic devices into the exam WITHOUT prior permission
13 On Exam Day/In the Exam Reading time (10 mins) Read all instructions Look at whole paper Exam skills Allocate time for each question Decide on questions and order - easy ones first But don t leave compulsory questions until last If you go over time answering other questions, you may forget to answer the compulsory ones!
14 Exam skills On Exam Day/In the Exam Reading time (10 mins); Checking time (10 mins) Allocate time for each question: Planning + Writing + Checking Even Weighting E.g. 3-hour exam with 4 essays Uneven Weighting E.g. 3-hour exam in two sections Section A: 60 % Section B: 40%
15 Exam skills In the exam Start writing Use provided sheet /scrap paper for planning Do not bring your own paper Do planning at beginning Write down key words, ideas, mind maps Sort into order Do a little plan WORK OUT HOW MUCH TIME PER QUESTION!
16 Exam skills Answering Exam Questions Types of question 1. Multi choice 2. Short answer 3. Open book 4. Seen exams 5. Problems usually mathematical/scientific 6. Essay
17 Answering Exam Questions 1. Multiple Choice Read question and all answers watch for negative questions, e.g.: Which one of these is NOT Eliminate obvious wrong answers Surrounding questions may help Exam skills Guess - first guess is sometimes the best Circle questions you are unsure and come back to them if you have time If you think you have the answer, re-read the question before making your final choice KEEP TO TIME
18 Exam skills Answering Exam Questions 1. Multiple Choice Answer the following question: Examination success depends on: (a) Adequate and timely preparation (b) Correct Examination writing techniques (c) Self-discipline (d) Both (a) and (b) (e) (a), (b) and (c) (f) None of the above
19 Answering Exam Questions 2. Short Answer Answer the question focus on task or directive words The format of your answer depends on the question it may require a paragraph answer, or bullet points The number of points you make in the answer depends on how many marks, e.g. 4 marks = 4 points made in the answer Include key words or technical terms KEEP TO TIME Exam skills
20 Answering Exam Questions 3. Open book exams For these exams, you can take books and notes into the exam with you You may use them to answer your questions This type of exam requires a thorough knowledge of your subject and good preparation Select the material you wish to take into the exam with you carefully Have your material well organised so that you can access information quickly and easily KEEP TO TIME Exam skills
21 Answering Exam Questions 4. Seen exams Exam skills These exams are provided ahead of the exam time This type of exam requires a thorough knowledge of your subject and good preparation The expectations regarding the quality of the answer is higher e.g. you may be expected to include references and have a clear structure to the answer similar to an essay format, etc. KEEP TO TIME
22 Answering Exam Questions 5. Problems Make sure you know which formula to use Write formula, then put in values, include all steps in working out, & underline your answer (sometimes if the final answer is wrong, you may receive some marks for following the correct steps) KEEP TO TIME Exam skills
23 Exam skills Answering Exam Questions 6. Essay Questions Do a plan -organise main ideas into logical sequence. Use essay format Introduction - thesis Paragraphs - support Conclusion - restate thesis Answer the question - follow direction words KEEP TO TIME
24 Answering Exam Questions Final Points Practise writing answers by hand Exam skills How many pages can you write in one hour? And over 3 hours? Write clearly & simply, using short sentences and easy vocabulary Write on alternate lines; leave spaces between paragraphs If out of time on an answer, then use bullet points NEVER WRITE PAST THE TIME LIMIT (you gain the most marks in the early stages of your answer) Be positive, lecturers actually do want to give you marks, it s your chance to show what you know (or else reveal your ignorance) Don t cheat, don t even think about it, or attempt it IT S NOT WORTH IT!
25 Exam skills Answering Exam Questions After the Exam Relax & Reward yourself Get ready for the next exam(s) Stay focused Celebrate final exam in moderation
26 Emergencies Exam skills What do I do if I can t sit a test or an exam? Who to contact: your lecturer, programme leader or programme administrator When: asap [or at least within 14 days of the date of the exam] Warning: If you don t have a valid reason for missing the exam, or have not notified the teaching department within the required time, you will receive a failing grade for your examination... It is also a good idea to talk to a Student Advisor for assistance.
27 Exam skills During the exam
28 THE END THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
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