Study Skills Jane Murphy

Introduction Study skills Revision tips and advice Exam techniques Where to find out more

Learning how to learn Vital to success Motivation Consider how you learn best Learning styles

Note taking

Revision skills Revision plan Format of exam Short term goals Memory techniques Test and consolidate

Revision skills Past papers Make mistakes Stay fresh Cram Relax

Exam techniques Check all details of exam timetable Prepare any equipment needed Take water (if allowed) Read whole paper through several times Keep an eye on the time Allow time according to points/marks allocated Pay no attention to others

What do examiners want? Clear, concise, answers - structure Quality not quantity Key words in question – examine, describe, explain Make sure you are answering the question Discussion afterwards not always good idea Move on!

Why work so hard? Lifestyle Career Post 16 options – work with training/no training, apprenticeship, university

How do you get to university? Apply beginning of Y13 Need A Levels or equivalent Work experience Choices you make in sixth form or college will affect what you can apply for at uni

How do you choose a course? What are you good at? What do you enjoy? 40,000+ courses to choose from 300+ places to study them in Do you need a course for a career? Strong competition for places GCSE results important

How do you choose a university? Live at home/away? Academic success of department Employment record Staff Facilities Feel of the place

What about the fees? Tuition fees – can borrow money and pay back later Loans and grants to help you with living costs Pay money back according to income after uni, doesn’t matter how much you owe – just like a tax Scholarships and sponsorship If you really want to go, fees shouldn’t get in the way

Life at uni Very different to school – much more independent No reports sent home Up to you to do work and turn up on time Might live away from home – shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry Can live at home – lots of people do Lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work What you make it!

What you can be doing now What you are doing now will have a big impact on your life and career – whatever that may be. Important you make the right choices and work hard Talk to your tutor and careers staff National Careers Service – every uni course in UK listed there.

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