Exam Hacks (Teacher-Led) Session
Learning How to Prepare for Tests and Exams
Are your students taking exams for the first time?
In this pre-recorded (teacher-led) session, Dr Jane Genovese shows students how they can avoid the trap of stressful last minute cramming and stay calm under pressure.
Students will learn:
- How to start preparing for exams early (and not the night before an exam!)
- How to revise effectively for exams
- How to use the Leitner System to save time and deepen learning of key concepts
- How to stay calm and grounded under pressure
How does this pre-recorded session work?
Teachers are provided with a script which they can follow and/or adapt to introduce the videos and facilitate break-out activities.
Sessions run for 45 minutes. This allows teachers to complete housekeeping and problem-solve potential issues within a 60 minute period.
What's included in this resource?
1. A script to facilitate the session
2. Access to four videos (see below)
3. Worksheets for students
4. Follow-up activity to reinforce key strategies
What are the video topics? And how long do they go for?
There are four videos on the following topics:
2. Strategy #2 - Make It Stick (7:14 mins)
3. Strategy #3 - The Leitner System (6:02 mins)
4. Strategy #4 - Managing Nerves (7:31 mins)
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Instructor
Dr Jane Genovese has over 15 years of experience working with thousands of secondary and tertiary students. She regularly delivers presentations on topics such as effective study habits, combating procrastination, and cultivating better focus. She has degrees in Law and Psychology and a PhD from Murdoch University.