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Study SkillsGENERAL REVISION TECHNIQUES Read the Assessment Details on pages 30 -32 in the syllabus Read the objectives and Action Verbs (e.g. Do you know the difference between describe and state?) Learn terminology including definitions in the glossary Actively revise all the class notes and and understand your text books Read the syllabus - exams are based on the syllabus Work through old exam papers and check your answers - hand up for marking Do practice tests and check your answers Be smart donft spend 6 hours trying to do one problem go on to the next problem Make a time to see your teacher about problems you don't understand Read recommended books on issues - Paper 2 places emphasis on social/ethical issues Understand the difference between social and ethical Read the Subject Report (May 2002) - feedback on May Paper Two Read the class oral Portfolio presentations saved on the network ACTIVE LEARNING Reading your notes will not ensure success in the exams. The exams do not require you to regurgitate your notes, rather apply your knowledge. When you are learning you need to actively understand the work. This means you could summarise in your own words, complete old exam papers, or do sets of questions at the end of the chapters in text books. @ |
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