Examination technique

Being successful in tests and exams is not only a matter of learning your subject notes well. It is also very important that you adopt the correct examination techniques.

To have good exam technique you need to :

1.  Prepare yourself physically and mentally.
2. Know your subject details or facts.
3. Master the skills required by each subject.
4. Kn0w what to expect in each exam.
5. Understand what to do in exam.

1. PREPARE YOURSELF PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY.

• a clear mind is important. Get plenty of sleep & regular exercise.
• take regular breaks when studying. If you lose concentration, have a brief break. It is not use sitting at desk pretending to study.

"stay calm, try to relax & think positive!"


2. KNOW YOUR SUBJECT DETAILS.

• make sure you understand what you are studying. If you are n0t sure, ask for help.
• avoid studying at the last minute. It is not very effective.

"0ur confidence grows with knowledge acquired"


3. MASTER THE SKILLS.

• most subjects have a skills component where you are expected to acquire certain skills such as ; map reading, essay, comprehension, measuring, calculation,interpreting etc.
• make time to practice the skills required for each subject, so that you feel confident in using them under examination conditions. Ask your teacher for help if you are unsure of any skill for a particular subject.

"while facts may be forgotten, well practised skills last a lifetime!"


4. KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT.
look at past test and exam papers. Identify where you have made mistakes & make sure that you do not repeat them. Practise with assessment papers so that you are familiar with the format of the exam. You must know exactly what each exam requires, for examples :

• how many papers are there?
• what is the time allowed for each paper?
• how many questions in each paper?
• how many questions do you have to answer?
• are any questions/sections of the paper compulsory or are there choices available?
• what is the mark allocation for each question?
• how much time do you spend on each question/section of the paper?

"reviewing the past prepares us for the future!"


5. UNDERSTAND WHAT TO DO!

• settle down quickly in the exam room and get your equipment organised.
• read the instructions carefully by underlining the key words. Ask the invigilator to clarify any instructions that you do not understand.
• read the questions carefully
• circle the command words and underline the key subject word to make sure that u understand exactly what the question requires.
• briefly plan essay questions and refer back to the question regularly to ensure that you are answering to the point.
• where possible, answer your best questions first & remember to stick to your time allocation for each question.
• set out your answers neatly and clearly so that the people marking your paper can follow your answers. Remember to number each question or sub-question correctly.

"the most common mistake by all students is that they did not read the question carefully!"


thanks for reading it,hope you all success in tests and exams,amin! ^_^

Positive thinking your key to success

Actions & tips to help you develop the power of positive thinking :

• always use 0nly positive words while thinking & while talking,use words such as 'i can','it can be d0ne','i can do it',etc.
• allow into your awareness only feelings of happiness,strength & success.
• try to disregard & ignore negative thoughts. Refuse to think such thoughts & substitute them with constructive happy thoughts.
• in your conversation use words that evoke feelings and mental images of strength,happiness & success.
• before starting with any plan or acti0n,visiualize clearly in ur mind its successful outcome. If you visualize with concentration and faith, you will be amazed at the results.
• read at least one page of inspiring book every day.
• watch movies that make you feel happy.
• minimize the time you listen to the news & read the papers.
• associate yourself with people who think positively.
• always sit and walk with your back straight. This will strengthen your confidence and inner strength.

Foods that pack a nutritional punch!

eating well is one of the keys to living a healthy life & some foods can be the go-to sources for particular nutrients. Use this list to remind you of foods with the highest content in a variety of nutrients.

CALCIUM
calcium is key to strong bones & teeth,as well as proper nerve & muscle function. While milk is instantly considered as a source of calcium,there are many other foods that can help you get the calcium u need :





milk,other diary products.

 


wheat flour

 


sardines

 


spinach

 


  


corn meal

 
VITAMIN C
vitamin C helps your body repair itself, fight off diseases and infections and even has shown some indications of fighting off cancer. Here are some of the foods that pack the highest vitamin C punch:





papaya

 


strawberries





brocolli

 


orange fruit and orange juice




kiwi fruit


FIBRE
fibre keeps digestion on track & has been shown to help prevent heart attacks,intestinal problems & several types of cancer. These are some examples of foods that pack with it:





dates

 


beans





tomatoes

 


raspberries


ANTI-OXIDANTS
anti-oxidants are chemicals that may help prevent a host of ailments including cancer,heart disease and alzheimer's. Its can be found in:
¤prunes




prunes

 


cranberries





blackberries

 


apples



FOLIC ACID
folic acid promotes cell division & growth, red cell development & helps prevent some birth defects and can help reduce the risk of some type of cancer.




beef liver

 


chicken gilbert





asparagus

 


kidney beans






pinto beans

  


navy beans


IRON
iron helps carry oxygen through our bodies. If you d0n't get enough you can become anaemic,which will make you feel tired and weak.




enriched rice

 


beef





clams

 


tuna




crab


Thanks for reading it, i fly to USA just to do this.

n0 lah just kidding i got it from USDA,National institutes of health. :)

Developing your thinking skills

•  express your IDEA as clearly & concisely as possible.
• ensure that you information,data or facts are ACCURATE.
• be INQUISITIVE about a wide range of issues & events.
• always keep an OPEN MIND. Be receptive to new ideas/methods and be willing to reconsider or revise your views.
• PLAN AHEAD & allow time to complete the task. Avoid a last minute rush.
• work in an ORDERLY,METHODICAL or SYSTEMATIC fashion when dealing with complex issues or tasks.
• STATE YOUR CASE when necessary - argue 'for' or 'against'.
• BE SENSITIVE to other people's feelings,values & points of view.
• BE HONEST in facing your biases,prejudices & stereotypes.
• never give up easily.Show PERSISTENCE through difficulties.
• take up the CHALLENGE of more difficult tasks.
• ask questions & EVALUATE your own work & the choices that you make.
• BE ANALYTICAL-ask for reasons & evidence, & be alert to possible problems - anticipate the consequences.
• RESPOND POSITIVELY TO CRITICSM. Criticism can be viewed as constructive feedback.
• BE PREPARED to consider the UNUSUAL,extreme or non-conventional approach.

15 ways to keep relationship working!

1. LOVE each other.
2. DON'T lie.
3. Keep communication OPEN.
4. Stay SWEET.
5. When you get hurt just FORGIVE & FORGET.
6. NEVER talk about break ups.
7. NEVER say it's okay even when it's NOT.
8. FORGET about pride.
9. If you say sorry MEAN IT.
10. DON'T compare your past with you present.
11. DON'T talk about your stupid ex's.
12. GIVE & TAKE process.
13. BEWARE of his/her feelings.
14. When you had a fight, DON'T let the day past.
15. DON'T be the perfect one, be the right one.

The good things in life

• accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about u.
• waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
• first kisses.
• making new friends & spending time with the old ones.
• singing in the bathroom.
• sweet dreams.
• hot chocolate.
• making brownies & cookies.
• holding hands with someone you care about.
• watching a sunset.
• sleeping in.
• taking long,hot showers.
• starbucks.
• knowing that someone misses you.