Test taking strategies to ace it on exam day
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Discover how to score big on test day, with some ingenious strategies to maximise recall, read the examiner’s mind, and keep your cool.
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How To Study ULTRA-Effectively For Exams: 37 Proven Strategies For 2023
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23 Clever Test-Taking Tips To ACE Your Exams
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What Should You Do The Day Before An Exam? 5 Foolproof Steps To Exam-Day Confidence
As an expert exam coach, I find that every year many clients ask me “but what should I really be doing the day before my exams?”. So, I’ve pulled together all my best advice on how to handle that scary last day before an exam. This is a short and sweet article, packed...
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3 Golden Test Taking Strategies to Maximise Your Mark on Exam Day
You spend hours studying. But how much thought do you actually give to the strategies you'll use as you take your test or exam? Give a little thought to the techniques you’ll follow in the test itself, and you can have a massive impact on your exam results, no matter...
Handling the pressure: top tips to overcome test-taking anxiety and ace your exams
Exam-taking season can be a stressful time: anxiety in the build-up, nerves and jitters on the day of the big tests. It's a lot to handle for any student. So I'm here to help: ... with six of my favourite practical strategies that can help you cope with the pressure,...
The Cornell Method for Note Taking: Better Notes for Revision and Review
As a student or professional you’ll come across many different note-taking methods and strategies, but one of the most popular (for good reason!) is the Cornell Notes method. So what’s it all about? We’re going to explore how Cornell notes work, what the benefits are,...
The Leitner System for flashcards: how to elevate your memory and learning
If you’ve worked with flashcards before, you may have come across a nifty exam study technique without even knowing it. Now, you may not recognize this method by name, but the Leitner system remains a popular spaced repetition exercise for recalling vocabulary and...
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Test Taking Anxiety – with Dr Wallace & Dr Artyom [PODCAST]
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Episode 15 of the Exam Study Expert podcast: "Exam Nerves: 7 Strategies To Soothe Them". Listen now The Exam Study Expert podcast is available on all good podcast platforms, including: If you have an Apple iPhone or iPad, we're available through the Apple Podcasts...
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Exam Technique: Three Golden Principles [PODCAST]
Episode 13 of the Exam Study Expert podcast: "Exam Technique: Three Golden Principles To Maximise Your Mark". Listen now The Exam Study Expert podcast is available on all good podcast platforms, including: If you have an Apple iPhone or iPad, we're available through...
Performing under pressure, music practice and music exams [PODCAST]
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