Week 7 part 1 ug exam strategies generic 2015
- 1. 2015 Pre-sessional Programme Independent Learning Week 7: Examination Strategies
- 4. 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
- 5. 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?
- 6. 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?
- 7. Homework: § Watch the vidcast Next Steps (Part 1) § You might want to blog about your preferred revision strategies this week and/ or times when you have found revision quite challenging § You may want to re-watch the Examination Strategies vidcast again, paying close attention to the exam protocol
- 9. Extra Support • Extra one-to-one support sessions are available. Sign up in the LRC on Avenue Campus • Support groups are running on a number of useful topics. Sign up with me! • Conversation cafes are taking place in the Avenue courtyard at lunchtimes. Just go along!