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Library Exam Skills Support
Effective exam preparation can have a significant impact on your results. With our support, you can develop exam strategies, revision techniques, and time management skills to lessen exam anxiety and enable you to succeed. Exams test more than just knowledge; they allow you to show off your organisation, the strength of your study skills, and your ability to perform well under time constraints.
Time Management - Why does matter?
It is important to manage your time effectively during the course of your studies so that you can meet deadlines without undue stress. Time management involves planning ahead and prioritising your university tasks and assignments according to their importance. Planning ahead is essential as you many find that your deadlines happen around a similar time frame and you do not want to be rushed at the end of a semester as this could negatively impact on the work you submit.
Below is a short video tutorial from the Skills for Learning Manager but you can also find this video and other relevant resources on the Time Management webpage
Drop-in Support
Our regular academic skills drop-in sessions offer you the opportunity to discuss your approach to exams, build a revision schedule, or ask any general assessment queries you may have - simply come along and say hello.
Preparing for Exams - Our 'Top Tips'
Here are a few top tips to be considered when beginning to think about preparing for your exams
- Scope the task ahead so that you are aware of all the factors affecting your examination.
- Attend final lectures and take note of what your lecturer tells you about your assessment. Remember - your lecturers will be creating these exams, so don't be afraid to ask questions by email or in person.
- Work out how much time is left and set yourself a timetable. Be aware of your prime time for revision and use it to do tasks that require concentration.
- During your non-prime time (ie: when you are unable to concentrate as well) do more administrative tasks - test yourself, write out flashcards, record yourself, and listen back.
- Timetable in as much as you can - social plans, breaks, work commitments - so that you know exactly what time you have left.
Be realistic about what you can achieve in the time you have available. Accept that you will temporarily have less social and free time - it won’t be forever.
When revising, build in regular breaks every 20-50 minutes. Your brain will absorb much more information this way and your revision sessions will be more productive.
- Commit to being uninterrupted for that time period, with no distractions. Concentrate on your planned revision activity and try not to procrastinate or be sidetracked.
- Set yourself a specific task for the session - be realistic about what is achievable and at the end of the session walk away and do something else.
Use a variety of revision techniques to keep yourself interested. Some techniques will fit better with some subject areas or exam types or will be more effective for you personally.
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