Pay attention in class Take good notes

Keep an organised Notebook Ask questions in class

Plan a definite study time Don’t cram for hours the

and place for each day night before a test or exam

The following are characteristics of a successful student.

Develop these in yourself Ask questions

Discuss topics with your peers

If you don’t understand something, speak up

You are responsible for your own learning

‘Ideas are funny things, they don’t work unless you do’

‘Learning is not filling the bucket, but the lighting of the fire’

Study sessions just don’t happen when you feel like doing them.They need to be scheduled on an organised timetable.Your study timetable should rule your life.

Don’t study after 11.00pm

Divide time equally between subjects

Put a copy somewhere to keep parents informed

Revise your study timetable – things change

Stick to it !

“Well done is better than well said”

How do you study? What are you supposed to do?

Study has 3 parts Organising subject matter efficiently

Getting ongoing day to day work and assignments done

Researching and revising work for exams

Don’t make study sessions too long

Drink some water before you start

Break tasks down into smaller manageable ones

Do daily summaries of work covered in class in your own words under Main Points

Set a task to achieve for each session

Record your plan of attack for each session Practise skills learned by doing problems,

exercises and essays Aim to build a clear understanding by connecting

areas of knowledge These sessions are the backbone of your Study

Programme

‘ Some succeed because they are destined to: most succeed because they are determined to.’

When do you study? How often? What about the other things you do?

Write down : The fixed things that you have to do

Time you have no control over – the ‘musts’

Activities where you have a choice of the ‘options’

What are your favourites? You can’t do everything To achieve your goals, sacrifices have to be made Avoid time wasters – make a list of the main ones Reward yourself for working well and achieving

short term goals To perform at your best requires fulfilling and

stimulating leisure/relaxation time You are responsible for the organisation of your

time and lifestyle

‘The first step is the most difficult part of the journey’

Setting yourself a specific task to achieve each night is a necessary skill

Too often you tend to ‘let it happen’ and don’t plan ahead

Procrastination is an obstacle to your goals

Each morning or each night before, make a list of study tasks in order of priority for the following night

You can also use travel time to and from school for Planning Listening to recorded summaries or points on an

MP3 player

Then when you arrive home, it is much easier to get down to study

You are psyched up Your purpose and task are set You can apply yourself immediately

In the run up to your exams, you must adopt a more disciplined attitudeYour performance in the exam is vital to your successLook at them positively as an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding

Social Life : Put this on hold Give up parties, nights out etc. Plan your rewards you will give yourself after the

exams

Exercise : Walk or jog daily to reduce the pressure It clears the mind and encourages positive

thoughts

Distractions : Eliminate noise

Organise for friends to call at an agreed time

. Read over notes

Listen to study tapes

Plan and revise

Take notes

Test yourself

Don’t just read

‘ Many drops fill the bucket ‘

The secrets to success: Have genuine faith in your preparation Don’t leave anything to chanceKnow exactly what is required for each exam Understand each subject Quiz your teachers Know your exam format

Multiple choiceShort answerEssaysHow many questions

Around the house put up lists of Key facts Formulae Quotes ExamplesRecite them aloud when you see themDo past papers under exam conditions Identify areas of weakness and address them Become comfortable with the vocabulary used Perfect the pace you must work at Your timing is critical

Test your knowledge and understanding Discuss it, explain it Justify it with friends Question each otherList any improvements needed Work through them systematically Retest your knowledgeBe thorough and focused – have a Study Timetable

in your study area

‘ When only the best will do ‘

Understanding Instructions

On the front cover of the exam paper are instructions

Read them Understand them Know what questions to do Where to put your answers

Reading Time

Read the paper through Plan your approach Identify questions you can do immediately Put the questions in the order you wish to do

them Don’t work out answers Your confidence will build with more difficult

questions

The Exam itself Start on straight forward questions Don’t dwell on those you can’t do Move on

On multiple choice questions Eliminate those answers you think are incorrect Beware of careless mistakes Plan your answers Draw big, clear and accurate diagrams

The magic word in exams is

Not fast

Not slow

But consistently and persistently

‘ You make your own luck’

Follow these guidelines – they will work for you

Put a copy of your Exam Timetable in a place where your family can double check times and dates

Take a bottle of water to the exam Arrive in plenty time before the exam, but don’t

be too early Don’t listen to music beforehand – the songs will

play on your mind Have a watch and the necessary equipment Be relaxed and focused – your preparation has

you ready for your exam

Use reading time effectively Underline / highlight key words and phrases Do plans - do they address the questions? But don’t spend too much time on planning Make sure that you have filled in all the details During the answer, consider how well it answers

the question Stay alert – don’t daydream Don’t panic if short on time – note the main

points If you finish early, check your work thoroughly Never leave early Cross out any answer if it is not required Write neatly and legibly

‘ Achievement is a habit – work on it ‘

Revision Notes Exam Timetable

Try to work to a Revision Timetable

Start planning well before exams begin

Make your Books, Notes and Essays user friendly with Summary Notes, Headings,Sub-Headings and Revision Cards

Use Key Words and / or Spider Charts

Get tips on other revision techniques from others

DON’T Don’t leave Revision to the last minute Don’t avoid revising subjects you don’t like or

find difficult Don’t forget that there is life beyond Revision and

Exams

REMEMBER : Remember it is important to eat and sleep well Put yourself first – it is an important time for you

– try to talk to family about how they can make studying a little easier for you, e.g. by agreeing times when you can have your own space, when they will try to be a bit quieter around the house and when you would rather not be disturbed

DON’T REVISE ALL THE TIME – TAKE BREAKS AND DO THINGS YOU ENJOY AND HELP YOU RELAX

CHECK … Have a good breakfast Give yourself plenty of time to get to the exam

room Make sure you know where the exam is being

held Take everything you need – pens, pencils, water,

anything else? Go to the toilet before the exam starts

Read the instructions

Read all the questions and give yourself time to answer those you are required to answer

Plan how much time you will need for each question

If you are stuck, go to the next question. You can come back to the unfinished one later. If you are really stuck, try to have an intelligent guess

Perform as well as you can – ‘YOU are YOU’ so you can only do the best you can on the day

Don’t go through the answers with your friends afterwards, if it is only going to worry you

Try to put the last exam out of your mind and look ahead to the next one – you can’t go back to change things

Exams are Important, but they are not the only key to a successful future.

GOOD LUCK !

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