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Session 4: PREPARE FOR TESTS Year 7 Life Skills . ResourcesAcademic Teacher. Student Wall Planner and Study Guide. The first thing to do …. Goals Setting from the beginning of the year... How are we going? Did you take them seriously ? Did you reach your targets? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Session 4:
PREPARE FOR TESTSYear 7 Life Skills
Student Wall Planner and Study Guide
The first thing to do … Goals Setting from the beginning of
the year... How are we going? Did you take
them seriously ? Did you reach your targets?
Do we need to reassess our goals for next semesters?
Were they realistic? Are they measurable/ specific
enough?
Goal Setting examples…
I am going to write out all my definitions for Science into a exercise book.
I will set aside 1 hour a week – on Tuesdays from 4 – 5 pm and Thursdays 7 – 8 pm for doing specific study for Maths.
Study Schedule – Programme Yes in Year 7 you must be prepared
to do more than just your homework.
Sorry this is what high school is all about !!!
This means plan study periods for each subject.
Remember …“Studying is an action” It requires thinking and
reflecting on what you are learning.
Start your preparation NOW!
Don’t let the mountain get too big!
Start chipping away now! Do something ! Commit to the
programme you set up. Don’t delay or stress. Don’t let things build up
before the test.
Your study area needs to: Be a quiet area of your home that
is clean and tidy. Have no distractions This means NO...
Computers Mobiles phones Play station /Xbox Radios No iPods!!!!!
Get support from your family and friends.
Let them give you the space to get on with it!!
Your Home and Study Environment
Review the Full Course
Review the course objectives and complete the revision sheets given to you.
Make up a checklist of what to learn.
Ask your teacher what they feel is important to go over
Listen for hints!!!!
More Tips…
Write out definitions Talk about the work and explain the
ideas to someone else. Maintain effective notes – colour
code different types of information. Make up a study group – this is one
of the most effective means to learning. Why?
What is a study group? A group of your friends or class mates that meet regularly to …• Do some study on a subject.• Compare notes.• Discuss issues/ difficult topics related to the course.• Help each other when doing assignments but not to copy.• Very effective study mechanism that comes more important as you get older.
Performance Tips and Other Advice
Put your notes into other forms, such as … A concept map A table to
compare/contrast Venn diagrams that allows
you to compare and contrast
Diagrams Colour code important
info
Example of a Concept Map
Do you need help?
Never be scared to asked from your teacher.
Believe it or not teachers think its great when students come up and ask for help!
It makes them feel wanted.
“Sorry but you must see them before the test - mobile phones are not allowed in tests and exams!!!.”
Remember to get a really good mark, you need to go below
the surface
. Read around about your subject or topic –
the Library/Internet are good sources
The Night Before Do not spend the night before doing
last minute cramming. Be relaxed - just go over areas of
the course you feel may need a second look.
Do a couple of past paper questions Look through revision sheets A prayer may help!! Get a good nights sleep!!
The Day Arrives - Are you prepared?
Be focused! Go for it and Be
Positive! Be Confident . Set your mind, body
and heart. You can do it! I hope you did some
study!
Here we go…Lets see what Mr Bean does?Please view video on YouTube using the
following link:
http://youtu.be/98V9cEYe6-A
During the ExaminationIt is vital that you
read the instructions
carefully.Not like Mr Bean!!
If you are finding the exam challenging Then usually every one
else is also. Do not give up. Maintain your efforts until
the end. Give it a try and attempt
to answer all questions the best you can.
Do not spend too much time on one question.
Make sure you finish the test. Have an answer for each question.
The Test
Handy Hints
Read every question carefully. What is the question really asking
me? Is the question asking to describe
or explain? There is a difference. Look for hints about the correct
answer. Look at other items on the test.
Do not change your initial answer unless you are sure another answer is truly correct.
It is essential to show your workings or explain your understandings.
In essays and short answer questions directional words are used. EG. compare / contrast/ describe .
It is often useful to include diagrams /tables in your extended answers.
Handy Hints continued…
Hints for Multiple Choice Tests
Never leave a multiple choice question unanswered, unless there is a penalty for wrong responses.
At worse… Guess! Circle or underline important words in
the question. Read all the choices before selecting
one. Cross out answers you are certain are
not correct.
Hints for Short Answer Questions
•If a question is worth 2 marks then mention two points. •Read the question carefully and fully.•Pause and think before you start writing.•Ask: Am I actually answering the question?•Explain fully.
Use the Full Time!People who finish early
are either geniuses or fools.
Most exams are constructed to be finished just before the time limit.
If you should finish early you can always check over your work again and again!
Re-reading sections will help you see and correct careless errors.
Don’t just sit there – all this says is that you don’t really care!!!
Use the Full Time
During the ExaminationIt is a good idea to
occasionally: Stretch fingers and hands Roll your shoulders and Stretch your neck. But don’t distract others !!!
Oh Yes… Make sure you give yourself
enough time to finish the exam! There is nothing worse than
having five minutes to go and you still have two questions to do!
Remember…
Examinations are often
worth a large percentage of your final
mark, therefore it is
very important
to develop
your examinati
on strategie
s.
Finally… Remember three
things: 1. Be prepared 2. Be confident3. Be Determined
Good Luck