The following bullet points are the areas covered in the material:
§ How short term memory works
§ How long term memory works
§ How we recover information from memory
§ How best to study to take account of long term, short term memory and the principles of remembering
§ How to use mind maps for note taking
§ How to plan a study period
§ How to structure the study hour
§ Build in revision as part of the study regime
§ Time table you study to gain maximum advantage
§ How to set up a revision timetable
§ How to set priorities
§ How to peak for the exam
§ Plan more than you need (Build in redundancy)
§ Display the plan
§ How to structure the study hour
§ Revise the last session
§ Study this session
§ Revise this session
§ Use of notes
§ How to get the best from last minute revision
§ How to use Memory lists
§ Revision overview
§ How to enter the exam room
§ The list of equipment
§ Settling down in the exam room
§ Reading the questions
§ Deciding which questions to answer
§ Deciding which order to answer the questions
§ Taking account of points allocation
§ Allocating time for each question
§ Outline answers are better than no answer
§ Answer every question
§ Answer the question asked not what you think was asked
§ If there is time then review your answers
§ Check the paper is complete – name, exam number etc.
§ How to leave the exam room