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The Path to

Academic Success:
Strategies for
Effective Study and
Exam Preparation

Speaking Club for students


Ice-Breaker
Activity What is your go-to study technique
when preparing for exams, and why
Share your favourite does it work for you?
study technique or a Can you share a unique or
unique exam unconventional exam preparation
preparation strategy strategy that you’ve tried? How did
it help you?
you have tried.
Do you prefer studying alone or in
groups? What are the advantages
and challenges of your preferred
method?

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Effective Study Techniques

WHAT STUDY TECHNIQUES DO HOW DO YOU MANAGE YOUR WHAT ROLE DO STUDY
YOU FIND MOST EFFECTIVE STUDY TIME TO AVOID LAST- GROUPS OR PARTNERS PLAY
AND WHY? MINUTE CRAMMING? IN YOUR STUDY ROUTINE?

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Exploring Exam Discussion Questions:

Preparation Strategies • Are you going to take an exam


anytime soon? If yes, which
one?
• How do you approach exam
preparation? Do you have a
specific routine?
• How do you prioritize different
subjects or topics when
preparing for exams?
• What are some effective ways
to deal with exam anxiety? Do
you have a pre-exam routine
that helps you?

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https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/study-with-acca/blog/15-essential-exam-and-study-strategies.html

1. Revision timetable 6. Make summary notes In the exam, answer the easy questions first. This is
A great place to start your study strategy is to devise a 7. Group study good for confidence and gets you into the exam
routine. Set yourself clear daily, weekly and monthly Studying with people can provide support when you’re ‘rhythm’.
targets – this makes it easier to track your progress in stuck on a topic, it can help keep you motivated and it 12. Don’t get side-tracked
relation to the exam date. can be sociable, giving you the chance to take breaks When you’re answering a question, make sure you stick
2. Learning maps with others. closely to what the question needs you to do.
Map out what you need to learn. Get colourful and 8. Rest, eat, exercise 13. If stuck, move on
creative, use mind maps, Venn diagrams and topic 9. Reward yourself Don’t worry if you’re struggling on a question, a
trees to clearly show what you need to study. This will 10. Short vs long-term memory response may come to you later.
help you visualise the topics and find synergies Close to exams is not a good time to start learning big 14. Stay hydrated
between them. theories or concepts, it’s likely too late and you should Drink plenty of water – your brain likes it too, as
3. Spaces and places have done this already. Now is the time for past papers dehydration can cause headaches, dizziness and
Find a place that suits how you study. and boosting your short-term memory with exam fainting.
4. When and how strategies and facts to bolster your wider 15. Never leave early
5. Past papers – do a lot! understanding. Go over and over your responses, check spelling and 5
Practice answering exam questions as much as grammar, cross check answers, find ways to strengthen
Watch a video Then comment on it:
- Do you think it’s a good
way of taking an exam?
- What are the
advantages and
disadvantages of it?
- What would you do if
your teacher asked you
to do such a thing?

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Techniques for Stress
Management and
Wellbeing
1. How do you balance study and relaxation to
maintain wellbeing?
2. Discuss Stress Management in mini-groups:
• Share your go-to stress relief activities during
intense study periods;
• Tell about any mindfulness or relaxation
techniques to manage exam stress that you
have tried;
• Offer advice and support to a person feeling
stressed about an upcoming exam.

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Reflection
and
Conclusion

Have you learned anything new


today? How can you apply it to
your own academic journey?
Thank you for joining!
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