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Study & Exam Skills - Coggle Diagram
Study & Exam Skills
A LIFE Skill
Optimize performance
Deal with myself/my emotions
Deal with people around me
Plan your life
Prioritize
Moral Values
Effective Planning
Organizing time
Don't plan leaving no scope for flexibility
How to prioritize
Active Scheduling
Goal Setting
S
Specific
M
Measurable
A
Achievable
R
Realistic
T
Time Bound
PROCRASTINATION: What STOPS you
Fear of failure
Confusion
Perfectionism
Task difficulty/ Unpleasantness
Lack of priorities
Overcoming PROCRASTINAITON
Identify your excuses
Work on easier tasks first
Commit to finish a task
Break large tasks into smaller units
Seek help when the tasks seem difficult
Eliminate distractions
Take breaks to avoid wearing down
Reward yourself
Tips For Effective Studying
Duration
45 Min
Take breaks
Environment
Study at your table only
No TV & music while studying
Keep your phones away
Improve Concentration
Cancellation exercise
Music exercise: Catching a tone
Puzzles & Mazes
Effective Reading Tips
Skimming
Highlighting
Note-Making
Use of Mnemonics
Revision Routine
Memory loss takes place within the first 24hours
Revise on 1,2,7,15,30 Day
Only read notes & highlights while revising
Self Testing
Prepare your own test paper
Attempt in an exam like pattern
Time it
Score it
Self Evaluation
Evaluate yourself on hoe satisfies you are at the end of the day
The Right Lifestyle
Sleep for 7-8 hours
Don't skip meals
Avoid caffeine
Engage in sports and recreation
Make time for family & friends
Myth OR Fact
Memory pills help?
NO
Smoking is a stress buster!
NO
Coffee helps you stay awake at night!
YES
Multitasking help saves time
NO
Lying down on the bed to study is comfortable
YES
Reading question paper in hurry helps you save time!
YES [But low efficiency]
Last minute study helps you grab on important things you might have missed!
NO [It increases anxiety]
Exam Stress-Busting Secrets
The Day Before
Avoid studying new concepts. Revise only
Spend time with family
Talk to friends
Get some physical activity
Eat healthy & stay hydrated
No all-nighters!
Before The Exam
Don't compare your work with others
Revise thoroughly but don't overdo it
Avoid last minute frantic study
Talk to friends about everything but studies
Minimize waiting time outside the hall
Tell yourself "I am prepared. I will do well."
During The Exam
Settle down and compose yourself
Try a quick relaxation technique- take a few deep breaths
Remember, feeling anxious is normal
Read the question paper calmly and plan out your time
Attempt the easier question first
After The Exam
Avoid getting involved in discussions about the question paper
Don't worry about what you missed or could have written
Take a break & relax at home
Resume studies when you feel comfortable
