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Exam writing techniques

Mathematics, statistics and accounting exams

if you are unable to answer a question come back to it later

write answer correctly and show all working out

make sense of question carefully

be well prepared

Open book exam

organise referencing material

summarise important ideas from the book

keep up-to-date with class assignments

Multiple-choice essay

watch your time carefully

pay careful attention to question that use words such as "never" and "always"

read through all possible answer and select the correct answer

hide options for the answer to come up with your correct answer

read and reread questions

Essay exams

answer your essay with clarity

use accurate information to substantiate your argument

use first paragraph to give an overview of essay and rest of essay to into detail about information on the topic

get to the point

Management of stress and anxiety

During examinations: 1. breathing exercises; 2. fought stopping techniques; 3. use an object that you can associate with being calm while writing exams; 4. self-motivated

Days before the exam: 1. eat, sleep and do relaxing activities; 2. get rid of negative thoughts; 3. get into a positive state of mind; 4. avoid people who could stress you out before the examination

Managing the examination writing process

After the exam

don't review the whole paper, learn from mistakes such as not studying hard enough, how was your time management etc...

During the exam

if you are running out of time ensure that you write in short words so that you can finish the paper

write neatly and leave blank spaces between questions. Don't leave exam venue early

don't waste time

read through question at least two or three times

complete questions which you think are easy first

look at mark allocation for each question

read all instructions before you start

read through entire exam before you start

complete information required on cover page

avoid stressed class mates before exam

The morning before the exam

make sure that you get to venue early

eat breakfast (limit coffee intake)

Be prepared

make sure that you are familiar with the venue and have transport to the venue

get stationary required for examination

check date, time, venue of exam

Getting the best out of revision

answer past exam questions

make sure that summaries are effect and correct (write short notes and spider-diagrams)

plan well

revise during term (don't leave revision until last minute)

Before the exam

work on previous tests, exams etc...

make sure you have sorted out any information that you think is unclear

identify what notes are important for the exam

listen to clues from lecturer or teacher

Examination stress and anxiety

Stress during exams can cause you to forget information and to over think questions.

Stress is one person's reaction to a problem. Stress can be managed by finding a solution to the problem that is causing stress. If stress and anxiety is not managed it can lead to depression, small amounts of stress is good to keep you motivated to study.

Prevention of stress and anxiety

set goals

relax (find a way to de-stress)

avoid stressful situations avoid drugs and alcohol)

get enough sleep and eat well

planning ahead of event: use planners, go over work on a daily basis,

Signs and symptoms of stress: 1. physical - headaches, change in sleeping and eating habits, etc...; 2. mental - forgetfulness; 3. emotional - anger and hatred towards studying

Making time to study

weekly planner for exam preparations: should have a schedule of when to study what subjects for exams (50 minute sessions)

weekly planner: plan activities for the week

semester or year planner: has important dates (overview of what events should happen during the year)