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How to help your child prepare Created by Rosalie Griffith, Anh Lam & Bill Thorne (Westview S.S)
EXAMS
TIMELINE Start reviewing for the exam EARLY !
(about two-three weeks before the exam day) this will help you avoid stress/panic
Allot about 45 minutes -- 1 hour per day to review each topic/key concepts taught
PRIORITIZE study time based on difficulty and when the exam occurs in the schedule
WEEK(S) BEFORE ➞ DAY BEFORE ➞ DAY OF
WEEK(S) BEFORE
WEEK(S) BEFORE
WEEK(S) BEFORE
7. Organize and ensure that you have all class notes
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Pay attention to what is being emphasized in class Ask: exam format, weighting, pages, length, total marks, units of focus, etc.
STUDY SHEET CREATION
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STUDY SHEET CREATION cont’d…
STUDY SHEET CREATION
Prepare a checklist of major topics Using notes, textbook and course outline
Organize the information into categories Vocabulary terms, Formulas, Diagrams Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
Use graphic organizers Charts, Cause ➔ Effect
Be selective Reduce information to key ideas and
concepts (write down key words and phrases)
Limited examples
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Use rhymes, acronyms and mnemonics
USING STUDY TIME
USING STUDY TIME
Repetition Review often and out loud Transfers information from short term memory to long term memory
Rehearse out loud Hearing and sight both help your memory Transfers from short to long term memory
faster Helps you to detect weaknesses
Assign a number
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Get organized Study sheet
Connect information to something you already know and understand
Get interested Turning information into personal interest
will make it easier to retain Connect information to long term goals
(ex. Career) Intend to remember
If you decide to remember, you will
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Keep it short Straight memory work should be 20-30
minutes at a time Review right before bed
Brain continues to process information
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CONCENTRATION
CONCENTRATION TIPS
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DAY BEFORE
DAY BEFORE
Remember to NOT to stay up late the day before the exam. You do NOT want to fall asleep or blank out during your exam !
Last Minute Cramming
Cramming isn’t learning !
CRAMMING
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DAY OF…
DAY OF EXAM Eat a healthy breakfast Be at school EARLY at least 15 minutes
before the exam start BE PREPARED:
Bring pens, pencil, calculator, ruler … Bring Kleenex, watch, book for afterwards
Manage your time Set goals for time for the different sections Do not spend too much time on any one
question Relax and just try your best!
SUBJECT AREAS
REVIEW: project assembly steps past projects and assignments repeated instructions procedures
Safety Shop
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To start, use your class notes and key concepts at the end of each section/chapter from your textbook to compile a summary page of formulas and definitions for each unit, including a clear title and subtitle for each section ( i.e. Title: Analytic Geometry,
subtitle: Length formula, Midpoint formula …)
Go over your class notes and review details of the steps to follow when solving each particular type of problem
Solve sample questions and problems for each concept
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Do all Cumulative Exam Review questions This will help ensure that you can still
remember and apply each concepts learned on your own
Identify areas of difficulty and seek extra help EARLY Work with a study buddy, it helps!
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Find out format (guides studying) Multiple choice, matching, problems,
short answer, diagrams, long answer “SECOND GUESS” your teacher
Know weaknesses Ask for extra help early
Find out what materials are provided Periodic table, formula sheet, etc.
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Review past tests, quizzes
Create study sheet (minimal pages ex. 1-5) Carry it with you at all times Use all available time
(Skill Application Exams)
Find out the format of the upcoming exam
Find out materials required Pen vs. pencil Dictionaries Class textbooks
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Review texts Character names Setting names
Review key quotes Review writing steps Review past writing assignments for
feedback Think of questions/themes of exam
“SECOND GUESS” your teacher Prepare outlines of potential questions
Quiet space for study Know the exam STUDY schedule
How is your child preparing? Remind students to get extra help
for difficult subjects Help with practice
Ask questions from tests and study sheet Know the exam schedule
Reminder of exam times Remind students to sleep, eat
breakfast, and leave early
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