Exam+Skills

=Effective Studying for Exams=

Looking for tips and strategies to help you prepare for exams?

 * Know what is expected in each subject.
 * Plan your study - Make a study timetable and stick to it!
 * Choose a well lit room.
 * Small amounts of each subject each day.
 * Regular breaks - 10 mins.
 * Keep well hydrated, drink plenty of water.
 * Eat well and get plenty of sleep.

Useful Websites
[|Studyit] : for NCEA students, helps you plan your study and prepare for exams.

[|University of Cambridge]: provides practical advice on how to manage and survive exam time.

[|The Study guide Zone]: a resource directory including hints on memorization techniques, learning types, study skills, how to battle test anxiety and classroom learning help.

Here's a [|multilingual site]offering practical advice on writing basics, how to maximise learning when preparing for tests.

[|Student life] helps you plan your study and gives some useful tips too.

Check details about qualifications at the [|NZQA website].

If you need help - Ask your teacher


 * The library has study guides for most subjects at year 11, 12 and 13 available for use in the library and for 1 week loan.
 * Study and exam skills books are on the shelves at 371.3. Ask at the desk if you have any trouble locating them.