1. Learning, Life and entrepreneurial skills EXAM PREPARATION

2. PRE-EXAM PLANNING
“Helping children reach their full potential”

3. STEPS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Academic success can be seen in the following 3 STEPS
   
Look at this illustration:
We have already started to download “software” for your brain – TODAY we will see how to get everything learnt and then how to get it out to the “printer”
( Exam / test paper)
STEP 1
By listening and reading, you MAY do WELL;
STEP 2
By listening, reading and doing summaries, you MAY do BETTER; but
STEP 3
By listening, reading, summarising AND memorising, you WILL do
EVEN BETTER AND ACHIEVE YOUR BEST!!!!

4. Scan Questions Read Recite Recall (SQR3) Column Method STEP 1:
STUDY / MEMORISE
6 Memorising Techniques:
Visualisation
Rhyme / Stories
Acronyms / Alphabet letters
Associations / Images or
Gestures
Mnemo hanger
STEP 2:
SUMMARIES
Mind map
Brain diagram
Scan Questions Read Recite Recall (SQR3)
Column Method
STEP 1:
LISTEN in class
and READ
Overview
and
underline keyword/s

5. practise it, apply it, enjoy it
LISTEN in class and READ
Overview and underline keyword/s
It will be wise to do all THREE steps as outlined before
with PASSION and ENERGY –
practise it, apply it, enjoy it
you will reap the fruits hereof.
NEVER GIVE UP – rather one day look back and say:
“I’m glad I did not give up”, than blaming
yourself for not continuing and pushing through the pressure, stress or anxiety you may be experiencing.
The more you practise the better
the more effective and better you will become.

6. Stop waiting for tomorrow and start TODAY!
HELPFUL HINTS FOR EXAM PREPARATION
Stop waiting for tomorrow and start TODAY!
DON’T
PROCRASTINATE
(delay / postpone / put off) IN
STUDYING

7. Tell yourself I want to study and improve my marks;
I am going to spend more time studying, practice in using the appropriate studying method
and sacrifice social/leisure time to reach my goals;
I want to make a success of my life and reach
my full potential;
I am going to be the very best, because
I deserve only the best;
I am going to practice and apply every method and technique until I master it;
I am going to enjoy my studies!

8. REMEMBER Knowledge is power
build your future on a strong foundation of knowledge;
ALL your school subjects form part of your foundation for tertiary studies;
School, homework and studies establish a routine to work and create a habit of a sense of duty
definitely something to invest in your future / dreams;
To study brings forth the habit to work on your OWN
work without supervision and build a strong foundation for your future;
By studying, your brain is disciplined to think and that leads to
brain development;
Enjoy your journey within all the sources, information, teachers and opportunities see your studies as a challenge, but also as a way to
reach your own life goals.

9. Short-term memory and Long-term memory
Short-term memory
Does not use that much time to study,
but you will only be able to remember it for a day or two
The capacity (amount of work to be remembered) is also limited.
Long-term memory
You will remember much longer, capacity (amount of work to be remembered) is unlimited and all your senses are used.
How do you improve your memory?
Use as many of your senses (ears, eyes, nose, etc) as possible.
Exercise your brain regularly by using your
CREATIVITY and IMAGINATION
Sort and group information to be studied.

10. WHAT TO DO DURING THE EXAM PERIOD
“Helping children reach their full potential”

11. Preparation Get an Overview Read work with attention and focus
Always pretend that you are busy painting different layers when preparing for tests / exams
When painting a house, preparation is essential, as well as more than one coat of paint to achieve a good looking, long lasting result.
Preparation
(Sand the walls)
Get an Overview
(Summary/Outline/Impression)
of the work
(Apply under-coat)
Confirm the “big picture”, get perspective.
Read work with attention and focus
(Paint first coat)
Plan the summary and DO IT 

12. (Final touches and cleaning)
(Second coat)
Check everything and ensure you have included all work needed for the exam.
(Final touches and cleaning)
Recall and Revise work
See how well you know your work
(See to it that each coat is dry before adding the next)
Ensure you KNOW the first part of the work before proceeding to next part of the work.
PLAN YOUR
STUDY SCHEDULE
PROGRAMME

13. HOW CAN I USE MY BRAIN OPTIMALLY ?
I must have clear goals.
GOALS are clear images of what I want to DO and ACHIEVE.
How do I set aims and goals ?
Get an image in your head of what you want to achieve and stay focused on it.
Think before you act – will what you do please others ?
Set up a list of what you want to achieve.
Be realistic, don’t aim for 100% if you only have 20% at this stage – you should set reachable goals. Each aim achieved, inspires you to higher heights !
Decide on what will make you happy and WORK to get there.

14. CONCENTRATION AND SELF-DISCIPLINE
GO HAND-IN-HAND IN
PREPARING FOR THE EXAM
AND
DURING THE EXAM PERIOD
Factors that can improve your concentration
Try to eat healthily and exercise regularly.
Ensure that there’s enough fresh air and ventilation in the room where you study.

15. Study in 40 minute sessions with 10 minute breaks between sessions.
Sort out your books and stationery to ensure you know exactly where to find everything.
This saves time.
Keep the correct posture. Sit on a chair at a table. When you lie on a bed or couch when studying, your brain will signal a message to the rest of your body to get ready to sleep.
Vary your activities.
Study in 40 minute sessions with 10 minute breaks between sessions.
Relax, play outside with the dog or cycle around the block.
Be positive about your studies and look forward to well deserved, good results on your report !
Belief in yourself and
Love yourself, because
YOU ARE A WINNER !

16. Work according to a set plan/time table
Divide your work in smaller volumes/sections/modules/chapters
little-by-little, day-by-day.
Cultivate interest in what you must study,
by talking to someone who actually is interested in the subject;
make a game of the work;
make work interesting and enjoying studying
by having fun it !
Work systematically as soon as you begin to study (SQR3).
Work according to a set plan/time table
Be positive about your studies and look forward to well deserved, good results on your report !
Belief in yourself and
Love yourself, because
YOU ARE A WINNER !

17. Tell yourself to “STOP” as your mind begins to wonder.
Make use of the
“STOP” technique.
Tell yourself to “STOP” as your mind begins to wonder.
Determine what is distracting you and force your mind back to your studies.
Set yourself a definite time limit in terms of when you should be finished with a specific section.
Try to stick to it !
Be positive about your studies and look forward to well deserved, good results on your report !
Belief in yourself and
Love yourself, because
YOU ARE A WINNER !

18. Be positive about your studies and look forward to
good results on your
report !
Believe in yourself and
Love yourself, because …

19. YOU
ARE A
WINNER!

20. All of the best with your studies.
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“Helping children reach their full potential”