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Successfully
Prepare for Your
EXAMS
Five Steps to be successful on
your EXAMS
Step One- Believe in Yourself
Step Two- Get Organized
Step Three- Manage Your Time
Step Four- Study Smart
Step Five- Exam Taking Strategies
Step One- Believe in Yourself!
A. It is important to have a
positive mindset!
B. Recognize your strengths
and weaknesses.
C. Set realistic goals. Know
your current marks!
A. Notes
Keep course notes together & separate
from other courses
Put notes in chronological order
Ensure you have all resources
(e.g.,textbook, calculator, tests etc.)
Classmates phone number
B. Exam Schedule
Be sure to find the following information
ahead of time and record in your Calander!!
Course Code:________ Section: __
Date: ________ Time: ____ Rm: ___
Step Three- Manage Your Time
Avoid CRAMMING!
Create a STUDY SCHEDULE
• - What time of day do you learn
• best?
- What activities do you have to
work around?
- How many exams do you
have?
- How much time exists from
now until exams?
Be realistic!
Step Four- Study Smart
Use a COMBINATION of STUDY METHODS E.g.,
discuss aloud, use flash cards, charts, listen to
tapes, etc.
DO NOT just read over your notes!
Review the material 3 X's using different
methods.
REMEMBER:
You are trying to
organize the
INFORMATION in
your HEAD!!!
Step Four: Study Smart
“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
Step Four- Study Smart