Not sure how to prepare for an upcoming test? This presentation will help you.

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EXAM
PREPARATION
How To Graduate with...
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Hi, I’m Chevonnese,
So I’ve realized that some students
are unaware of how to properly
prepare for their exams. This
presentation was created to assist
with that.
I hope these tips help.

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Textbook
Answer as many questions
as you can about a topic
from your textbook. Group
studying is excellent at this
point. You can also use
instagrok.com to answer
questions on a desired topic.

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Past Papers
Find as many past papers as
you can. First study a topic
and answer questions on the
past paper related to that
topic (group studying). Then
sit each past paper testing
yourself on all questions and
completion time (individual).

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Exam Plan
Upon receiving your exam
timetable, place them into
your calendar. Plan out your
time before each exam:
when to study; when to
sleep; where to be; etc.

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Rest
Get some sleep before the
exam. There must be a
point where you cut off the
studying. Rest is key to your
exam preparations. It will
help you to remember the
information quickly during
the exam.

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Game Plan
Much like most sporting
events you must have a
game plan for each exam.
How long do you intend to
spend on each section?
What section will you tackle
first? What order will you
complete the test?

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Easy vs. Weight
Depending on your game
plan, you might want to
tackle the easier questions
first and then tackle the
questions with the heavier
weighting or vice versa. Just
note each route comes with
their disadvantages.

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Avoid...
Avoid discussing the exam
with classmates directly
before the exam. It is too
late to study a new topic or
learn the topic in a new way.
This can make you anxious
and unsettled for the exam.

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Tools Checklist
● 2 or 3 Pens (identical)
● 2 Pencils (No. 2)
● Sharpener & Large Eraser
● Standing Watch (place in
front of you during the
exam)
● ID and Exam Card
● Any special instruments

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Begin & End
You MUST know the date of
your exam & the time that it
is scheduled to begin and
end. Make preparations to
arrive 1 hour before your
exam; maybe stay over a
friend’s if you live too far
away.

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30mins Before
No more studying. No more
swatting. No more cue
cards. Go into the exam.
Use that time to settle your
mind, stretch, and relax,
sharpen pencils, calibrate
your watch, and check if
your pens are working.

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Obey The Rules!
No talking. No eating. No
cellphones. No jackets with
hoodies etc. etc. etc.
Disobeying the rules is a
sure fire way to get kicked
out of an exam or out of your
school. Make note of the
rules stated for each exam.

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Write It Out
When you are allowed to
write, make jottings of
mnemonics or formulas etc.
on your question paper or a
blank sheet of paper if
question papers will be
collected at the end of the
test.

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ALL Instructions
Read ALL instructions
carefully. Ensure to answer
questions according to the
instructions provided. You
may fail an exam, because
you did not answer how you
were required.

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The Right Spot
Sometimes MCQ answers
are to go on their own sheet
of paper or on the question
paper. SAQs may go on the
question paper or in an
answer booklet. Do as
instructed!

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ALL Questions
Read ALL the questions
before you begin the test.
Make a little shorthand note,
which ones seem easier to
tackle and which ones seem
harder. When you begin,
tackle questions based on
your game plan.

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Essays
Always write an outline for
your essays before
answering your question. It
allows you to organize your
thoughts and guides your
response. See sample
outline provided on the next
page.

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Sample Outline
● Intro
○ Definition 1, 2, 3, etc.
● Body
○ Case 1, 2, 3, etc.
○ Examples 1, 2, 3, etc.
○ Evaluation
● Conclusion
○ My thoughts

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Meanings
You should consult your
educator about this list, but
here’s a general guideline as
to what to do when asked an
essay question using the
following words...

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Meanings
Explain
Relate the topic to a larger
context. Write about it in
your own words as though to
teach a third party.

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Meanings cont’d
Describe
Recite facts about the topic,
then provide arguments for
and against it.

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Meanings cont’d
Analyze
Break down the parts of the
topic. Provide a systematic
look at the cause, impact,
and consequences.

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Meanings cont’d
Evaluate
Testing the topic based on a
standard criteria. This
involves analysis,
discussion, and your
conclusion based on your
findings.

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Meanings cont’d
Describe
Present features or
properties of the subject
matter.

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Meanings cont’d
Compare
Describe two or more items
from the topic emphasizing
similarities and differences.

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Essay Design
Essays are usually designed
for you to input your
thoughts on the topic.
Based on what you are
asked, you have to write on
the theory, expound on it
and then input your own
ideas.

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Multiple Choice
No more than 30-45 seconds
per question, unless it
involves problem solving. If
you don’t know the answer,
move on. Revisit those
questions when you have
completed all those you can
answer from the test.

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Problem Solving
Always show how you
arrived at your answer.
Provide a line by line
response. If allowed, submit
workings even if they were
multiple choice questions.

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SAQs
Your responses to Short
Answer Questions are to be
short. Provide bullet points
for your response. Be
guided by the weight of the
questions to see how many
points to provide; either
equal to or one more.

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Raise Your Hand
If you encounter a problem
during the exam, raise your
hand. DO NOT speak to
your neighbour. If you’re not
clear on the instructions,
RYH. If you need to use the
restroom, RYH. Someone’s
disturbing you, RYH.

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Note To Teacher
Sometimes during an exam
you might need to write a
note to the teacher. Not all
educators like this practice,
but it could explain why you
interpreted the question the
way you did or an error you
realized too late, etc.

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Leaving Early
Do not leave early unless
you are fully satisfied with
your answers. There’s
nothing more unsettling than
stepping out of an exam and
then remembering a
solution. Give 100% of your
effort.

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Blank Answers
Never hand in an exam
paper with blank answers.
Make an educated guess.
Or just guess. Argue the
point out until you have
arrived at your conclusion.
DO NOT leave any blank
spaces.

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Review It!
If the course is key to your
professional development
then review the questions
and see where you went
wrong. This exercise is also
instrumental if the course is
a prerequisite to another.

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That’s It
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About Me
Chevonnese Chevers Whyte
http://chevonnesewhyte.com/

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Thanks
Thank you Hubby, Mommy,
Daddy, and Aunty Jan!
Without you I wouldn’t have
known these tips myself and
so wouldn’t have been able to
share them.