organization techniques for finals and the end of the semester
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Stay on Track. Organization Techniques for Finals and the End of the Semester. By: Victoria Williams Aaron Mertes, GA. Time management strategies Plan out end of semester Test anxiety causes and strategies Evaluation. Overview. Time Management. Choose a planner/organization tool - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Organization Techniques for Finals and the
End of the Semester
By: Victoria Williams Aaron Mertes, GA
Stay on Track
Time management strategies Plan out end of semester Test anxiety causes and strategies Evaluation
Overview
Choose a planner/organization tool Link planner (SCSU bookstore) Google or Outlook calendar Phone
Make a list of all obligations Work Class Organizations/Clubs/Teams Family events
Time Management
Make a term schedule All due dates from course syllabi (assignments, projects, exams,
etc.) Other activities and events Leave room for additions
Make a weekly schedule Fill in class, work, and activities of a typical week Schedule daily study blocks
Be realistic! Include time for fun Be aware of best study locations and times of day
Time Management cont.
Use these skills to plan out the remaining weeks of the semester, with special consideration of finals:
List all finals dates Day and time
Location Building and room number
Type of exam Computer, paper, etc.; comprehensive or final units
Materials to study from Lecture notes, textbook, study guides, etc.
Put it into Practice!
Two kinds Anticipatory: anxiety experienced while studying
Comes in waves (of relatively short duration) Situational: anxiety experienced while taking an
exam
Test Anxiety
Physiological—the physical elements Symptoms (racing heart, stomach upset) Freeze, flight, or fight results in “going blank.”
Cognitive—the mental element Symptoms (concentration, attention, reading and understanding
questions) Self-talk
Behavioral—how you act Symptoms (anxious, irritated, depressed, afraid)
Emotional—what you feel
Adapted from: Beating the Big, Bad Wolf: Conquering Test Anxiety, Gail McNeely, Austin Community College
Elements of Anxiety
Poor study habits Procrastination Learned behavior Worry about image
Where Does Test Anxiety Come From?
Better preparation Improve general lifestyle Learn physical relaxation techniques Use positive self-talk Manage the test environment Improve test-taking skills
What To Do
Go to class, read the book, do the homework, and review, review, review.
Learn how to take tests. Manage your time! Overcome procrastination!!!
To Prepare:
Do math every day Read ahead Warm up Eliminate negative self talk and negative thinking Journal
Autobiography Self monitor your thoughts, feelings, and progress Explain in writing how they solved a math problem
Practice relaxation techniques Get help
Basic study skills Math resources
Learning Techniques to Help Diminish Math Anxiety
Before the exam, find a quiet place to relax Arrive in time to get organized As soon as the test arrives
Write all formulas, rules, etc. at the top or on scratch paper
Complete the easy problems first Complete a reasonableness test Label your answer
Recheck If you start to feel anxious, repeat positive self
talk
Math Exams
Subject Tutoring
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