Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 1 25 – Soft 131 Examination Revision

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 2 Session Aims & Objectives Aims –To introduce help you prepare for the exam Objectives, by end of this week’s sessions, you should: –know the format of the exam –have an idea of the type of questions included –know how to revise

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 3 Exam Format Date:Mon 15 May 2005 Start Time:09: :30 Location:Arena 2 Outside my control - check for changes Duration:2 hours Questions:5 Marks per question:10 Attempt:All 5

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 4 Sample Question Write a line of VB 6 code that declares a variable which stores a patient's height in memory in metres (e.g for 1 metre 75 centimetres)

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 5 Learning Active vs. Passive learning I hear – I forget (passive) I see – I remember I do – I understand (active) Surface vs. Deep learning surface – memorisation (parrot) deep – understanding (can adapt to new situations)

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 6 Revision Technique Reading - limited value RECALL –your revision should practice recall NOT INDIVIDUAL –work together in groups set, answer, mark questions NOT FORMAL –integrate revision into social life (pub)

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 7 Revision Technique Get past papers (available on all uni computers –Start menu, Uni software, P, past exam papers) Look through for repeating questions, pick a question Answer question –RULE: for each part of question write something down, a cross if it's meaningless Mark question –using all resources (lecture slides, lecturer …) Repeat process

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 8 Sample Question Write a line of VB 6 code that declares a variable which stores the number of bananas in memory in metres (e.g. 4 for four bananas)

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 9 Recall - memorisation 1.read what you want to memorise 2.hide it 3.recall (write down/say) as much as you can remember 4.compare your answer 5.repeat many short (10 minute) sessions location - what works for you?

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 10 Exam Technique 1 Read the question Analyse the question –identify and highlight key words and phrases what …, name …, identify … describe … Answer the question

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 11 Exam Technique 2 Answer questions in order that suits you Start each question on new page If you’re running out of time – write notes

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 12 Sample Question Write a line of VB 6 code that …

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 13 On-line Quiz Will be expanded Only an aide – real exam is not multi-choice –previous students have printed and answered questions on paper

Mark Dixon, SoCCE SOFT 131Page 14 Tutorial Exercises Learning Objective: Experience good revision in a relaxed social environment (pub) Need exam papers, laptop and/or module notes