Achieving the Quality Standard
The quantity of time that you allocate to study over the coming weeks is important – you do need a realistic yet demanding weekly schedule if you are to succeed in your exams. But 'putting in the time' is no guarantee of success – you must ensure that the quality of work is good, that your revision is active, organised that it is focused on the right areas.
To help you identify areas for personal improvement, answer the following questions honestly and then look for practical solutions.
The quantity of time that you allocate to study over the coming weeks is important – you do need a realistic yet demanding weekly schedule if you are to succeed in your exams. But 'putting in the time' is no guarantee of success – you must ensure that the quality of work is good, that your revision is active, organised that it is focused on the right areas.
To help you identify areas for personal improvement, answer the following questions honestly and then look for practical solutions.
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Do
you find it difficult to motivate yourself to start studying?
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Are
you easily distracted during a study session?
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Can
you always account for tasks completed in a study period?
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Do
you have a suitable, fixed location for regular study?
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Can
you quickly find particular notes or written work in your subject folders?
Applying the Principles of Learning
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Learning
depends largely on your desire to learn.
Within each study period, have a specific goal to achieve or tasks to complete.
Within each study period, have a specific goal to achieve or tasks to complete.
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Concentration
and efficiency decrease over a certain period of time.
When studying for a prolonged period, reward yourself with a short break; when a particular task is finished, leave your desk, but don't go near the phone or TV!
When studying for a prolonged period, reward yourself with a short break; when a particular task is finished, leave your desk, but don't go near the phone or TV!
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Learning is
improved by repetition.
Regular revision of topics on a daily basis will reinforce learning and build your confidence.
Regular revision of topics on a daily basis will reinforce learning and build your confidence.
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Spaced
learning is more effective than mass learning.
While we often end up 'cramming' towards the end of the exams, the most effective way to improve performance is by tackling a subject or topic in smaller chunks on a more regular basis, thus reinforcing understanding and retention.
While we often end up 'cramming' towards the end of the exams, the most effective way to improve performance is by tackling a subject or topic in smaller chunks on a more regular basis, thus reinforcing understanding and retention.
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The learning
of one thing may help or interfere with the learning of another.
Be smart in how you organise the sequence of subjects in a study session. An hour of English followed by revision of History will probably prove productive, but the study of German grammar in close proximity to French verbs might lead to confusion.
Be smart in how you organise the sequence of subjects in a study session. An hour of English followed by revision of History will probably prove productive, but the study of German grammar in close proximity to French verbs might lead to confusion.
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