14 Days to Exam Success

Lucinda Becker (University of Reading, UK)

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Red Globe Press
12 September 2018

Higher & further education, tertiary education; Study & learning skills: general; Educational material

Series: Pocket Study Skills

This practical, supportive guide steers students through a 14-day revision programme, showing them how to make the most of the time available to them to maximise results. Based on tried and tested revision techniques, it shows students how to tackle common revision and exam challenges through worked examples and practical exercises. Chapters are packed with top tips on key aspects of exam preparation and contain checklists to keep students on track.

Concise and engaging, this is an essential companion for all students preparing for exams, on degree and pre-degree courses.

By: Lucinda Becker (University of Reading UK)
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd ed. 2018
Dimensions: Height: 108mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 90g
ISBN: 9781352003710
ISBN 10: 1352003716
Series: Pocket Study Skills
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 12 September 2018
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction How To Use This Book Taking Stock DAY ONE Things To Do Today Types Of Exam DAY TWO Things To Do Today Testing Yourself In The Early Stages What Is 'Essential Information'? Revision Cards: How They Might Look Getting To Know Your 'Know-It' Gremlin DAY THREE 20. Things To Do Today The Rhythm Of Your Revision Be True To Yourself Taking Stock DAY FOUR Things To Do Today Secondary Sources: Books And Journals Secondary Sources: The Internet Just How Much Do You Need To Know? DAY FIVE Things To Do Today Essay Exams: What The Questions Mean Six Ways To Feel Good DAY SIX Things To Do Today Essay Planning Brainstorm Example Spider Chart Example Flowchart Example Mind Map Example Timed Essay Plans Taking Stock DAY SEVEN Things To Do Today Planning A Rest Day Six More Ways To Feel Good DAY EIGHT Things To Do Today Using Past Papers The Art Of Procrastination Anti-Procrastination Checklist DAY NINE Things To Do Today How To Tackle A Seen Exam And An Open Book Exam Reducing Anxiety Relaxation Techniques Taking Stock DAY TEN Things To Do Today How To Give Yourself A Mock Essay Exam How To Give Yourself A Mock Multiple Choice Exam What Mock Exams Do For You DAY ELEVEN Things To Do Today Exam Strategy Knowing When And Why To Stop DAY TWELVE Things To Do Today How To Know How Much You Know: Sorting The Cards How To Know How Much You Know: Mastering The Cards Openings And Endings Taking Stock DAY THIRTEEN Things To Do Today And The First Thing To Do In The Exam Is The Night Before The Exam DAY FOURTEEN: EXAM DAY! Things To Do Today In The Exam And When It Is Over Index.

Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy in English Literature at The University of Reading. She is the author of The Mature Student's Handbook and is the co-author of Writing for Engineers and Presentation Skills for Students (with Joan van Emden).

Reviews for 14 Days to Exam Success

The 14-day approach is totally creative and novel, and I can't see how it wouldn't work. * Kate Williams, Oxford Brookes University and Series Editor *