How to Achieve Success in Examinations
EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES ISSUED BY ICAP
HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN EXAMINATIONS
1. Planning
Course Material • Select the book which adequately covers the topic you are studying. You may also select different books for different topics • The key to selecting the right text book is consulting your teachers / senior students. You may also refer the list of recommended reading available on the website
The All Essential Plan • Panic makes you think less clearly, so avoid it by starting work early. • Lecturers/tutors assume that you will decide for yourself what and when to revise and may give little direction.
A Good Plan Helps You: • Identify if you are spending too much time on a topic • Know what you have already done. • Know what still needs to be done • Prioritize things for effective studying.
Factors be Considered When Planning • Study Sessions should be from one to three hours • Have a definite break every hour • Avoid late hours • Revision for other papers at the same time • Family commitments, relationships, friendships • Contingencies such as illness • How much sleep you need • Plan recreation and relaxation into your time table
Monitoring Your Plan
Check your plan regularly to see how well you are doing. You may need to amend your plan, e.g. if something unexpected happens or if some revision takes longer than expected.
Sample Plan
The Sample Plan should contain the following columns: • Name of Topic • Source of coverage • Time required • Completion status • Revision 1 • Revision 2
2. Preparation
Where to Study • Always in the same place • Choose a warm, light, well ventilated room • Away from other distractions • Properly furnished
Summarising Key Points • Don’t make long notes in the form of paragraphs, which you may find difficult to learn and retain • Your notes should ideally be in the form of pointers
HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN EXAMINATIONS
1. Planning
Course Material • Select the book which adequately covers the topic you are studying. You may also select different books for different topics • The key to selecting the right text book is consulting your teachers / senior students. You may also refer the list of recommended reading available on the website
The All Essential Plan • Panic makes you think less clearly, so avoid it by starting work early. • Lecturers/tutors assume that you will decide for yourself what and when to revise and may give little direction.
A Good Plan Helps You: • Identify if you are spending too much time on a topic • Know what you have already done. • Know what still needs to be done • Prioritize things for effective studying.
Factors be Considered When Planning • Study Sessions should be from one to three hours • Have a definite break every hour • Avoid late hours • Revision for other papers at the same time • Family commitments, relationships, friendships • Contingencies such as illness • How much sleep you need • Plan recreation and relaxation into your time table
Monitoring Your Plan
Check your plan regularly to see how well you are doing. You may need to amend your plan, e.g. if something unexpected happens or if some revision takes longer than expected.
Sample Plan
The Sample Plan should contain the following columns: • Name of Topic • Source of coverage • Time required • Completion status • Revision 1 • Revision 2
2. Preparation
Where to Study • Always in the same place • Choose a warm, light, well ventilated room • Away from other distractions • Properly furnished
Summarising Key Points • Don’t make long notes in the form of paragraphs, which you may find difficult to learn and retain • Your notes should ideally be in the form of pointers