Exam Strategy and Well-being Tips

Exam Strategy and Well-being Tips

Understanding the Exam Format

Familiarize yourself with the exam format and practice using past papers.

What do you already know about exam preparation and well-being?

Time Management during Exams

Manage your time during exams by prioritizing questions and practicing with timed tests.

Reading Exam Questions with Care

Read questions carefully, noting command words and units.

Well-being Tips for Effective Studying

Apply the Pareto Principle during study, stay hydrated, eat healthy, and ensure adequate sleep.

Preparation and Resources for Exam Day

On exam day, arrive early with necessary supplies. Use resources like exam board websites, Khan Academy, and BBC Bitesize for preparation.

Available Help for Students

Reach out to tutors or student support when needed.

Definition List

Pareto Principle: A principle that suggests 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes, implying that students should focus on the most impactful study content
Command Words: Action words in exam questions, such as 'describe,' 'explain,' and 'compare,' that indicate the type of response required

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.