Tips for giving an examination 2

Are You Scared of Examination?

Yes, most of the students have a sort of panic when reaching towards the examination date. Here, I am trying to streamline some positive remedies to avoid the fear of examination. There is no doubt that if you strictly follow these tips, there will not be a place for fear or tension.

So, let us begin . . . .

Almost everyone has some experience of exams, no matter how long ago they sat them. It is worthwhile reflecting on this experience and seeing what you can learn from it. Taking examinations involves planning and preparation both at the revision stage and at the time of the examination itself. Examinations are sometimes viewed negatively by people, but they can serve a positive purpose. The process of revision for exams can help to pull together aspects of the module studied, helping you to realise the range of different topics that have been covered and the extent of your learning.

As we know, in all exams there are various types of questions like,

Multiple choice questions
Short answer questions
OSCE (objective structured clinical examinations)
Video review

Revision Revision is the opportunity to go over information you have already learned - to refresh your memory and refine your knowledge. It should be a process of focusing on key themes and issues and identifying what is really important. It is your chance to make connections and link up different parts of your course, to relate what you have learned to the ways in which you can use your knowledge.
It is not really the time to be learning new things, but rather to be thinking about how you can apply what you already know to the crucial questions in your subject.
There are many different strategies for revision.

Planning

Preparation with Exam
Practice with Old Question Papers
Combined Study and Quizzes

Skill to Remember

Summerizing the content
Summerizing Techniques - Make Diagrams, Make Records, Use different colours for important points

Breakdown in to chunks

Preparation for the Exam Eight to ten weeks before the exam

Complete work on the course
Draw up your revision plan.
Some people find exams extremely stressful. You may wish to discuss with your GP or complementary healthcare professional suitable flower/herbal supplements to help you remain calm.

One month before the exam

Reflect on how your revision is going - you should be roughly half way through your proposed plan
Take any necessary steps to get back on course
Revise your plan if necessary.
If you are revising for a timed exam, take time to work out a time plan for the exam. For example, if you know that you will have to answer 3 questions, create a breakdown of how much time you will use to answer each question. Allow time to read the questions carefully, time to jot down notes and a brief plan to your answer and allow time at the end to read through your answers.

The week before the exam

Make sure you know where the examination will take place and how long it will take to get there.
Gather together all the necessary material for the examination: pens and pencils, ink, eraser, ruler, watch, tissues, correcting fluid, drink, anything else you will need
Make sure you are familiar with examination procedures.

The day before the exam

If you can do so, stop working now - go to a movie, or for a long walk.

You are unlikely to learn anything you don't know by now and you almost certainly know more than you think you do.
However, many people find this almost impossible and need to 'psych themselves up' before the exam by revising right up until the last minute. If this is the case don't try to revise anything new, just go over your most recent summary notes to remind yourself of key points. Try to maintain a balance between your revision and other areas of life - allow yourself a certain amount of time for revision, but don't plan to stay up all night!