{"id":261,"date":"2019-11-05T14:40:40","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T04:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-news\/?p=261"},"modified":"2019-11-05T14:40:40","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T04:10:40","slug":"preparing-for-examinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-news\/2019\/11\/05\/preparing-for-examinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Examinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Semester 2 exams start on 9 November 2019. If you have exams coming up, it is a good time to start preparing. Check out some useful tips and hints.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The SQ5R Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/slc_files\/Documents\/Green%20Guides\/Tests%20and%20exams.pdf\">SQ5R method?<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Survey<\/strong> the whole topic and look for summaries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Question<\/strong>: ask yourself questions based on headings in the book or lecture notes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read<\/strong> actively with definite questions in mind.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record<\/strong> in note form the main points under each heading. Make key points stand out by underlining or highlighting in colour<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recite<\/strong> from memory the answers to specific questions. If you can\u2019t answer, then go back to reading and recording and try again<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong> each section as you complete it. Test yourself by writing and reciting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reflect<\/strong> on the meaning of the reading. Ask: how can I apply this?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Charts and Graphs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Charts and graphs are important summaries of material. Use the <strong>SQ5R<\/strong> and turn their headings into questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examination Preparation -Ten Study Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Use these <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/student-info\/health-and-support\/exam-preparation-ten-study-tips\"><strong>top ten study tips<\/strong><\/a><strong> to prepare successfully for your exams<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Give yourself enough time to study<\/li>\n<li>Organize your study space<\/li>\n<li>Practice using past exam papers<\/li>\n<li>Organize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/blog\/joining-study-group-benefits\">study groups<\/a> with friends<\/li>\n<li>Explain your answers to others<\/li>\n<li>Take regular <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fastweb.com\/student-life\/articles\/energizing-study-break-ideas-what-to-avoid\">study breaks<\/a> to keep a balance<\/li>\n<li>Keep yourself in good health through <a href=\"https:\/\/authoritynutrition.com\/10-benefits-of-exercise\/\">regular exercise<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Maintain a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Maintain-a-Balanced-Diet\">balance diet<\/a>. Eat little and often to improve your concentration<\/li>\n<li>Have enough sleep and stick to a fairly regular <a href=\"https:\/\/sleep.org\/articles\/get-sleep-schedule\/\">sleep schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Having difficulties? Ask for help from academics if it\u2019s on a topic, book an appointment with a counsellor for personal matters and consult a doctor if you have health problems<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more tips on Preparing for Examinations click <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/?s=exam+tips\">here<\/a>. If you feel that you are unable to face the pressures of preparing for exams email <a href=\"mailto:counselling@flinders.edu.au\">counselling@flinders.edu.au<\/a> for further assistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Semester 2 exams start on 9 November 2019. If you have exams coming up, it is a good time to start preparing. 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