- This presentation will probably involve audience discussion, which will create action items. Use PowerPoint to keep track of these action items during your presentation
- In Slide Show, click on the right mouse button
- Select “Meeting Minder”
- Select the “Action Items” tab
- Type in action items as they come up
- Click OK to dismiss this box
- This will automatically create an Action Item slide at the end of your presentation with your points entered.
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
“ 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 weaknesses.
- Set realistic goals. Know your current marks!
Step Two- Get Organized HOW??? - 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 - 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!
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Use a COMBINATION of STUDY METHODS E.g., discuss aloud, use flash cards, charts, listen to tapes, etc. - 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.
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- 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 - How to Study for Exams
- 1. Know what is going to be on the exam.
- 2. Organize the material needed to be studied into 40 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.
How to Study for Exams - How to Study for Exams
- 5. 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.
Before an EXAM!! - . Eat well & be well rested. Do NOT
- watch TV or play computer games
- before going to bed prior to the exam.
- LAST minute studying and Cramming does not HELP. So make sure that you have had enough SLEEP!
Step Five: Exam Taking Strategies - Show up 10 minutes early
- Lockers
- Go to the washroom
- Have everything you need with you
- Dress appropriately (Warm outside but cool inside)
- Books, bags, coats are left at the front of the room
- Write 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 of
- Take the time to check your answers before you finish
- Write your name on the top of each page
STEP FIVE: EXAM TAKING STRATEGIES - True and False Questions:
- Read the statement carefully.
- For a statement to be true, every part of it must be true.
- Be cautious of the words ALWAYS and NEVER in a statement!
- 'Absolutes' are often incorrect answers
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B) Multiple Choice Questions: - 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.
- 'Absolutes' are often incorrect answers
- Eg., never, always, every, etc.
C) Essay Questions: - 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.
D) Short Answers - Keep your answer simple and to the point. Do not re-state the question!
- Be neat and write in complete sentences.
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- Use the marks allotted as a guide to how many valid points you need to include in your answer!
- “If we did all the things we are capable of doing,
- we would literally astonish ourselves.”
- Thomas Edison
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