Effective study strategies
Aug 17th, 2008 • Category: Care ShareLook at the different study strategies below. Decide which study strategy you will use and then practise using this method.

Exam tips:
Work through the practical exam writing tips with your child. Chat about each point to ensure thorough understanding:
- Know the mark and time allocation of each exam. When you are writing your exam, check the mark allocation for each question. A question for 5 marks should not take you longer than 5 minutes and you should not write more than 4 – 5 lines for such a question.
- Arrive on time for the exam and know your exam venue before you start writing your exams!
- Have all the necessary equipment so that you do not have to borrow pens, pencils, calculators, etc.
- Keep an eye on the clock while you are writing to ensure that you fi nish your paper.
- Get enough sleep the night before.
- Eat a healthy breakfast on the day of the exam.
- Trust yourself – once the exam has been written, don’t worry about it anymore!
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