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HOW TO PREPARE FOR EXAMS
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the end of your presentation with your points entered.HOW TO PREPARE FOR EXAMSStudent
Success Strategies- Grade 9
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Five Steps to Success on Exams
Step 1- Believe in Yourself Step 2- Get Organized Step 3- Manage Your Time Step 4- Study
Smart Step 5- Use Exam Taking Strategies
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“ To succeed, we must first believe that we can.” Michael Korda
Step One- Believe in Yourself!It is important to have a positive mindset!Recognize your strengths
and w
eaknesses.Set realistic goals. Know your current marks!“ To succeed, we must first believe
that we can.” Michael Korda
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Step 2- Get Organized A. Notes B. Exam Schedule
Keep course notes together & separate from other coursesPut notes in chronological
orderEnsure you have all resources(textbook, calculator, previous tests, etc.)Classmates contact
informationB. Exam ScheduleBe sure to find the following information ahead of time and record
in your Calendar!Course Code:________Date: ________ Time: ____ Rm: ___
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Exam Schedule- Semester 1
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday23 24Exam Period 1: In class25Exam Period 2:In
class26Exam Period 327Exam Period 430Exam Day (Alternative)31 1Credit
Completion2Semester 2 begins3
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Step Three- Manage Your Time
Create a STUDY SCHEDULE- What time of day do you learnbest?- What activities do you have
towork around?- How many exams do youhave?- How much time exists fromnow until
exams?Be realistic!
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Step Four- Study SmartUse a COMBINATION of STUDY METHODSdiscuss aloud, use flash
cards, graphic organizers, teach
a friend, etc.-DO NOT just read over your notes!- Review the
material 3 X's using different methods.“Students learn 10% of what they read, 20% of what they
hear, 30% of what they see, 50% of what they see & hear, 70% of what is discussed with others,
80% of what they experience personally, & 95% of what they teach to someone else.”William
Glasser
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The 9 BEST Scientific Study Tips
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Step Four- Study Smart1. Know what is going to be on the exam. 2. Organize the material
needed to be studied into 30 minutes portions. Take a break after each portion. We learn best at
the ‘start & end’ of a study session 3. When reviewing a topic ask yourself, Who, What, When,
Where, Why & How. 4. Pay close attention during EXAM REVIEW.
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Step Four- Study Smart5. If you have a Textbook, review bold terms. 6. If you have a Review
Sheet, complete it. 7. Write down any names, dates, formulas, definitions or facts that need to be
memorized on an index card. Continue reviewing the information until the exam.
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Before an EXAM!! . Eat well & be well rested. Do NOT
watch TV or play computer gamesbefore going to bed prior to the exam.LAST minute studying
and Cramming does not HELP. So make sure that you have had enough SLEEP!
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Step Five: Exam Taking Strategies
Show up 10 minutes earlyGo to the washroomHave everything you need with youDress
appropriately (Warm outside but cool inside)Books, bags, coats and phones are left at the front
of the roomWrite facts, formulas at the top of the exam A.S.A.P.Read
over the exam and develop
a plan(E.g., Determine the amount of time you need to spend on each section of the exam and
start with the questions you know)Return to the questions you are not sure ofTake the time to
check your answers before you finishWrite your name on the top of each page
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TRUE/FALSE STRATEGIES
Read the statement carefully.For a statement to be true, every part of it must be true.When in
doubt, guess! You have a 50% chance of being correct
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MULTIPLE CHOICE STRATEGIES
Hide the answers and answer the question without looking at any of the options. Then look for
your answer.Read the STEM of the question with each of the possible answers.If you are not
sure of an answer, eliminate the choices you know are incorrect by crossing them out, and then
make an educated guess.
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SHORT ANSWER STRATEGIES
Keep your answer simple and to the point. Do not re-state the question!Be neat and
write in
complete sentences.Use the marks allotted as a guide to how many valid points you need to
include in your answer!
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ESSAY QUESTION STRATEGIES
Start with the question you know most about!First brainstorm, then organize information.Be neat
and write in complete sentences.Paragraph One - state the question and tell the reader what
they can expect to learn from the essay.Middle Paragraphs - present examples, details,
evidence, and facts to support the points you are making.Final Paragraph-restate your position
along with a quick summary.
