The Study Skills Programme
Your To Do List
This module is personal to you – we have focused on ways that you can look after yourself in the exam period and also in the run up to the exams . You should start as soon as you possibly can – but definitely during Year 11 .
Below you will find a list of things it might be good to have in place . The ideas come from the video , from these pages and include some other tips we have picked up in our research . Read the list carefully and add any actions that are relevant to your ‘ todo-list ’ on the next page .
� Share your feelings about the exams with a parent / carer , teacher , friend ( they will want to know how you are feeling )
� Be organised – plan your revision programme carefully – use the skills you have learnt in this programme
� Be prepared – ask your teachers for copies of previous exam papers , make sure you have exam dates on your calendar , know exactly what to expect � Look after your body : sleep well � Look after your body : eat well and keep hydrated � Look after your body : exercise and move about as much as you can � Understand the reasons for how you feel � Practise breathing exercises � Make a calm box � Keep things in perspective : make a list of things you would like to do in life which don ’ t rely on exam results � Return to modules in this programme which you feel will be most useful to you .
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