Effective Study Skills: Maximizing Exam Performance, Exercises of Communication and Presentation Skills

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Developing Smart Study Skills

Getting the Best Possible Results

Study Tips

 Set a regular time to study  Remove all distractions  Have all the necessary supplies  Clear a TABLE in a Quiet place to study

Make sure you have the following

 Solid flat surface for writing  Good lighting  Chair  Books  Supplies  Clock  Drink

Before you begin studying

 Eat  (^) Break  (^) Have a plan  Have all the materials for that subject  Computer, if necessary

Change Habits

 Form a good listening habit – good listening in class  Concentrate on what is going on – try and avoid daydreaming  You can not listen if you are talking!!

Use your time wisely

 Get a Study Timetable  (^) Stick it on the wall over your table  (^) Get your exam Timetable and stick it up on the wall  Think about ‘dead’ time – how can you use it more effectively

How to get the best possible results

 KNOW the exam papers  Review Mock Papers – spend time doing up these answers again

Be a Smart Learner

 The key to study is learning to be a smart learner – exam questions, exam papers!!  Using your time effectively – make a timetable  Take time to Study

 During exam weeks  Water  Fresh fruit smoothies  Fresh or dried fruits  Unsalted nuts  Sandwiches  Soup  Yoghurts  Cheese

Day of an Exam

 Eggs/beans/mushrooms on toast  Porridge/muesli/weetabix  Bananas, raisins or a fruit smoothie  Later on try high protein foods  Beans, Meat, Fish, Eggs or Cheese  Vegetables and fruit

 Mind maps are good for the Visual learner  Can be used in the exam to help you structure your answer

Keys to Study

 Time Management  Organisation  Note taking  Concentration