Make Exams Easy

Contents......Page 6
Preface......Page 7
1 So what’s the big deal?......Page 8
Getting a sensible perspective......Page 9
Understanding what can go wrong......Page 11
Managing stress......Page 12
Adopting a positive approach and taking control......Page 14
2 Start planning for success – now......Page 16
Failing to plan is planning to fail......Page 17
Maintaining a positive outlook......Page 20
Starting to think about the exams now......Page 21
Finding help and information......Page 22
3 Dealing with revision......Page 25
Understanding Active Revision......Page 26
Starting revision when the course begins......Page 27
Organising notes and other course materials......Page 31
Planning your final revision......Page 32
4 Writing essays......Page 35
Knowing what the examiner wants......Page 36
Planning and structuring your answer......Page 39
Presenting answers clearly and meaningfully......Page 43
5 As the exam approaches......Page 46
Maintaining confidence and control......Page 47
Reminding yourself what the exam is about......Page 49
Using final revision time effectively......Page 50
Looking after yourself......Page 52
6 The exam itself......Page 56
Staying cool, confident, calm and relaxed......Page 57
Reading the exam paper and selecting questions......Page 58
Managing your time......Page 60
Reading the question......Page 61
Answering the question......Page 62
What to do after the exam......Page 64