1. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure KEY SKILLS Exam Techniques

2. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure Practice with old exam papers If you can do it with an old paper you’ll be more confident with a new one Libraries usually have copies of these

3. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure Panic on the Day? Don’t study all night Have breakfast Bring sweets

4. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure Always arrive late? Find out exactly where the exam is before it starts Work out how long it takes to get there - at rush hour!

5. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure Everyone else is writing Don’t rush -read the instructions on both sides of the paper Jot down notes beside each question to jog your memory and structure your answer Start with questions that carry most marks

6. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure Running out of time again? Bullet points can get you a pass If you are dyslexic or have difficulty writing extra time or support is allowed if arranged in well in advance

7. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure Double your marks on the day Answer both sides of the paper Spend most time on questions carrying most marks Put your name on the all the papers

8. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure Simplify your revision Five minutes after every lecture can transform a pile of notes into key point cards you can revise from

9. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure Know what markers look for Answering the question. Read it very carefully to see what the answer must include. (e.g. ‘Compare’ requires 2 points of view) Evidence Try to use references from course reading Logical Argument Logical links between paragraphs / ideas

10. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure Key points introducing paragraphs, then examples, evidence or discussion Introductions that say What Why and How you are going to proceed Conclusions that summarize your answer Legible writing! Essay Format Paragraphs?

11. Copyright SCRAN J.Ure Have you looked at the Revision Techniques?