1. WELCOME TO EXAMS 2009

2. Deadlines, Tests & Exams Are FAST approaching So we’ve put together what we hope you find a useful study resource

3. Everyone has different learning styles... use the ONE that works for you If you have other revision pointers/ideas that work for you Please share them

4. A Step by Step Guide on... How To Get Through Be Prepared Get Awhi Be Organised Be Focused Breathe

5. You chose tertiary study so consider it your job A job you are paying to do Your ‘mission’ is to study Choose to reduce your socialising to 2-3 nights during revision Organise a focused study group Organise Your Life

6. Create a space for revision Have good lighting Have your revision ‘Tools’ organised Create a ‘Please do not disturb’ sign Develop your revision routine Organise Your Study Zone

7. Organise Your Study What assignments are still outstanding? Completing them can help you with YOUR revision & may prove very useful in your exam

8. Seek awhi from Disability Support & Learning Services Review your course notes Highlight probable exam topic notes Replace missing notes, ask peers Get hold of old exam papers & learn/know the answers Organise Your Resources

9. Revision Notes = Summary of class notes Make flashcards Create mindmaps Or powerpoints Create a subject revision poster Create your own revision tape or CD Use Correlating Highlighters/Paper Organise Your Revision Notes

10. Find Out: Your exam room & check it out What format the exam will be: multi choice, short answers, essay... What support is available to YOU Who your support person is What the exam process is Organise Yourself Lower Anxiety

11. Create a revision calendar Revise intensively each subject Include set times per subject Give least favourite subjects more time Have a 10min break every hour Organise A Revision Timetable

12. When do you have the most energy? Are you an early bird or night Owl? Organise your life around revision Block out non-negotiable times i.e. sleeping, eating, working, family time... Include YOU time (Walks etc) Revision Considerations

13. Revise the most critical aspects often Know 2 points of info per revision topic Distracted? Get a glass water & continue until the end of planned session Alternate revision methods Re-read revision notes at least 3x before exam day While Revising Prioritise Your Time

14. Keep hydrated Maintain a healthy diet Have a good break before going to bed Practice deep breathing exercises Aim for good periods of sleep Revising & YOU

15. Use breath relaxation & have an early night Set your alarm with spare time Prepare comfortable clothes to wear Have your breakfast organised Place Student ID With Exam equipment The Exam’s Tomorrow You Are Okay

16. Breathe Read through your exam paper Review questions & their value in marks Find key points in instructions & questions Answer multi-choice first, jogs memory Then answer high mark questions Finally read your answers... Do they answer the questions? The Exam

17. Remember... 3 Well Answered Q’s Of Equal Value = More Marks Than 1 Brilliantly Answered Q Use spare sheets, set out answer ideas on The more prepared You are... THE BETTER YOU WILL DO & use ALL the time you are given

18. Kia Kaha Our Thoughts & Best Wishes are with YOU WE KNOW YOU CAN !