Exam techniques

Exam preparation - revision

Coping with exam stress

These fact sheets and guides will help you to develop your exam techniques, from managing stress and worry, through exam preparation to the exam istself.

Coping succesfully with exams

This fact sheet offers exam advice on the following areas:

The run up to the exam - avoiding last minute hitches, having the righ equipment, knowing where you are supposed to be
Pre exam knowledge - how much time and how many questions?
In the exam - which question to work on first, planning, and managing the stress
After the exam - avoiding 'post-mortems' and then after a decent interval reflecting on what went well and not so well to help you next time

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Managing anxiety in revision and exams

This work sheet offers you the chance to work through your anxiety issues and to turn anxiety into a positive force:

What causes your anxiety and what affect does it have on you?
How can you deal with your anxiety?
Relaxation techniques during revision
Tips for dealing with exam room nerves

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Preparing for exams

This fact sheet will help you to prepare for your exams:

Starting early and timetabling your revision
Organising your revision material
Using SQ3R as a revision tool
Ensuring you know what will happen on the day

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