+ Study Guide PREPARE TO SUCCEED

+ THE KEY TO SUCCESS Effort is the main key to success It is not intelligence that matters most – it’s EFFORT Smart isn’t what you are, it’s what you get (If you work hard) Think Positively! Accept responsibility for motivating yourself! Reward yourself after completing a goal or task.

+ “Can do attitude” 1. “I don’t understand it.” 2. “It’s boring.” 3. “I don’t feel like doing it.” 4. “What if I do badly.” 5. “I can’t do this as well as others.” 6. “You can’t make me do it.” With EFFORT – you can learn all you need to learn

+ TESTS AND EXAMS Don’t worry Before the Exam Get plenty of sleep the night before. Give yourself enough time in the morning for your regular routine. Eat a good, nutritious breakfast. Give yourself positive, reassuring statements throughout the day (such as "you can do it" or "you know the material, so relax"). Quit studying at least half-an-hour before the exam and do something relaxing. Avoid getting to class too early. (The time right before the exam is usually spent worrying about the test.) During the Exam Avoid students who'll ask you questions before the exam. (This will only increase your anxiety.) If possible, sit in the seat you normally occupy in class. Be sure to read all instructionss. Look over the test and spend more time on questions worth more marks. Don't change your answers. (Unless you ’ re sure you were wrong the first time.) Read each question twice, slowly. Skip questions you can't answer and go back to them later.

+ TOP TIPS Establish a routine Create a study environment Set a timetable Reward yourself for studying Have variety in your study program Avoid interrupting your concentration Test yourself on what you have studied Don't panic at exam time

+ ORGANISE YOUR TIME – To avoid being Mr. Muddle or Little Miss Scatterbrain Date30 minutes practice on my …. Date30 minutes practice on my … FridayTuesday 26th SaturdayWednesday 27 th SundayThursday 28th Monday 18th Friday 29th Tuesday 19th Saturday 30th Wednesday 20 th Sunday 31st Thursday 21 st Monday 1st Friday 22ndTuesday 2nd Saturday 23rd Wednesday 3rd Sunday 24thThursday 4th Monday 25th Friday 5 th