AUTONOMOUS LEARNING CLASS APRIL 4th

SKILLS FOR LEARNING/ SKILLS FOR STUDY 

Pay attention in class.

Take good notes 

Keep an organising notebook 

Ask questions in class

Plan a definite study time 

Don´t cram for hours the night before a test or exam. 

Independent learners: 

Ask questions 

Discuss topics with your peers. 

If you don´t understand something, speak up.

STUDY TIMETABLE 

Your study timetable should rule your life. 

STUDY SESSIONS:

-Organising subject matter efficiently 

-getting on going day to day work and assignments done 

-researching and revising work for exam. 

-don´t make study sessions too long.

-drink some water before you start.

PRIORISITING STUDY 

you can also use travel time to and from school for: 

-planning

-listening to recorded summaries or points on an MP3 player. 

then when you arrive home, it is much easier to get down to study:

-you are psyched up. 

-your purpose ans task are set.

- you can apply yourself immediately. 

COUNTDOWN TO THE EXAMS 

SOCIAL LIFE: 

-put this on hold 

-give up parties, nights out etc

-plan your rewards you will give yoursef after the exams.

EXERCISE:

-Walk or jog daily to reduce the pressure.

-it clears the mind and encourages positive thought. 

DISTRACTIONS: 

-Eliminate noise 

-organise for friends to call at an agreed time. 

Travel time: 

-read over notes 

-listen to study tapes

-plan and revise

EXAM PREPARATION 

the secrets to success:

-have genuine faith in your preparation 

-don´t leave anyting to chance

know exactly what is required for each exam.

-understand each subject 

-quiz your teachers 

-know your exam format

Around the house put up lists of 

- key facts

-formulae

-quotes

-examples 

Test your knowledge and understanding 

- Discuss it, explain it 

-Justify it with friends 

-Questions each others

EXAM TECHNIQUE 

UNDERSTANDING THE INSTRUCTIONS. 

-Read them 

-understand them 

-know what questions to do 

-where to pur your answers 

READING TIME 

-Read the paper through

-plan your approach 

-identify questions you can do immediately 

-put the questions in the order you wish to do them 

-don´t work out answers 

THE EXAM ITSELF

-move on

-start on straight forward questions. 

-don´t dwell on those you can´t do.

THE MAGIC WORD IN EXAMS IS: 

-not fast 

-not slow 

-but consistently and persistently 

SITTING EXAMS 

Put a copy of your Exam Timetable in a place where your family can double check times and dates

•Take a bottle of water to the exam

•Arrive in plenty time before the exam, but don’t be too early

•Don’t listen to music beforehand – the songs will play on your mind

•Have a watch and the necessary equipment

•Be relaxed and focused – your preparation  has you ready for your exam.

•Use reading time effectively

•Underline / highlight key words and phrases

•Do plans  -  do they address the questions?

•But don’t spend too much time on planning

•Make sure that you have filled in all the details

•During the answer, consider how well it answers the question

•Stay alert – don’t daydream

•Don’t panic if short on time – note the main points

•If you finish early, check your work thoroughly

•Never leave early

•Cross out any answer if it is not required

•Write neatly and legibly

EXAM STRESS... AND HOW TO BEAT IT 

-Revision Notes 

-Exam Timetable 

•Try to work to a Revision Timetable

•Start planning well before exams begin

•Make your Books, Notes and Essays user friendly with Summary Notes, Headings,Sub-Headings and Revision Cards 

•Use Key Words and / or Spider Charts

•Get tips on other revision techniques from others

REMEMBER: 

•Remember it is important to eat and sleep well

•Put yourself first – it is an important time for you – try to talk to family about how they can make studying a little easier for you, e.g. by agreeing times when you can have your own space, when they will try to be a bit quieter around the house and when you would rather not be disturbed 

PREPATING FOR THE BIG DAY 

CHECK …

•Have a good breakfast

•Give yourself plenty of time to get to the exam room

•Make sure you know where the exam is being held

•Take everything you need – pens, pencils, water, anything else?

•Go to the toilet before the exam starts

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