Exam Success at CSU
Top Ten Exam Tips!
- Don't panic! Look at exams as a challenge that you will succeed at. Turn negative thoughts into positive self-talk.
- Go to the final lectures and tutes. Read specific forum messages from the lecturer. This is when lecturers and tutors will give tips as to what topics are likely to be covered in the exam. Find out what the format of the exam will be.
- Find out where you can access past exam papers and familiarise yourself with the type and number of questions.
- Think about the exam from the lecturer's point of view - what the major topics are, what topics haven't been assessed so far and which issues the lecturer is passionate about.
- Start exam preparation early. Don't leave it until the last minute and try to cram. Make a list of all the topics you need to cover in each subject and work through it over several days. Check these against the objectives of the subject.
- Organise your study time so that you study for set periods with short breaks. Be focussed and active while you are studying. Summarise, categorize and test yourself. Eat healthily and get sufficient sleep. Reward yourself for goals achieved.
- Practise breathing and other relaxation techniques to help settle your nerves. Use these techniques during the exam.
- Don't stay up late the night before exams. Eat a good breakfast on the morning of the exam.
- During the exam, allocate each question a set amount of time and stick to it. Start with a question you can answer easily. If you do run out of time, answer in dot point format rather than leave the answer blank.
- Check the rest of the Exam Success website for more handy hints.
Go well !
