Mike study skills june 7 mac
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The document provides study skills advice for Mike, including: 1. Active revision methods such as writing notes, getting tested by others, testing yourself, and doing past exam papers are recommended over passive sitting and reading. 2. Students should obtain the syllabus for each subject to understand what is required and ask teachers about exam format details like number of papers, questions, and time limits. 3. When revising, students should go over past exam papers, write bullet point answers using notes, and practice questions under timed conditions to tailor revision to the exam style.
Mike study skills june 7 mac
- 1. Study Skills For Mike
- 2. Agenda 1. Doing your Revision 2. Drawing up your Revision Timetable 3. Organising your Revision Sessions 4. Sitting your Exams 5. Coping with Stress
- 3. Doing your revision Don’t just sit there – be active! Active revision methods: Writing revision notes Getting others to test you Testing yourself Reading notes out loud Rewriting notes Recording key points onto an MP3, phone or tape Trying past exam papers Discussing topics with a friend Using revision websites Create some cards with visuals
- 4. Doing your revision Obtain a syllabus for each subject. Use this as a basis to organise your revision. It will tell you the depth of understanding required. Questions for Mr T. Eacher How many papers are there in each subject? How many questions do I have to answer? What choice of questions do I have? What type of questions are they? How long is the exam? Find this information from your teacher to help you tailor your revision to the exam.
- 5. Doing your revision You are working towards an exam, so…. Go over past exam papers. Jot down bullet point answers using your revision notes. Practise exam questions under timed conditions. See how long it takes you to do it and how well you did. Adjust revision accordingly and to the style of questions you will be asked. Try and get hold of mark schemes and examiners reports.
- 6. Doing your revision Writing revision notes: Writing notes condenses down bulging folders. Pick out the important points. Do not use bought revision guides as a substitute, write your own.