Examination Techniques

Have you asked yourself, that what makes a person fluent speaker ? A person who is fluent in spoken English, has to interpret the words very fast. Actually the main factor involved is our thinking process. Have you ever thought, how a person can attain a high level of spoken English fluency by just changing the thinking process. Problem with fluency When we try to convert the English message from the speaker to our native language (such as Hindi, Tamil etc.), and then convert back the reply from our native language to English, then in the overall process we take some time. This slows the communication, and make us use gap fillers like "hmmmmm", "ahaaaaa", etc. Also it exposes the problems in our spoken Communication to the listener, and it is really embarrassing. Desired Result for fluency We all want that when a person communicates with us, then we should not have any problems in communication, moreover a good level of fluency should be there. Fluency makes t

Responses that use absolute words, such as "always" or "never" are less likely to be correct than ones that use conditional words like "usually" or "probably." "Funny" responses are usually wrong. "All of the above" is often a correct response. If you can verify that more than one of the other responses is probably correct, then choose "all of the above." "None of the above" is usually an incorrect response, but this is less reliable than the "all of the above" rule. Be very careful not to be trapped by double negatives. Look for grammatical clues. If the stem ends with the indefinite article "an," for example, then the correct response probably begins with a vowel. The longest response is often the correct one, because the instructor tends to load it with qualifying adjectives or phrases. Look for verbal associations. A response that repeats key words that are in the stem is likel

Use the process of elimination procedure. Eliminate the obviously incorrect alternatives.

Analyses of a wide variety of teachers’ tests indicate a greater percentage of true than false items. If no tendency has been apparent on past tests, your best option is to guess true.

When you have applied everything you know to the question and are still forced to guess, choose multiple choice answers that are longer and more "qualified" in their phrasing. Apply the same "yard stick" to true-false items: guess true for more detailed, qualified statements and false for those that are short and contain absolute language.

It is normal for the brain to have an attrition rate and to forget things. This does not mean that you are stupid! Instead of getting mad about this fact, you should expect it and deal with it accordingly. See your brain as depositing layers of knowledge. As you place more information on top, the lower levels become older and less available to your immediate recall. The trick here is simply to review. Since we can anticipate the eventual fading of our memory, creating a review aspect to our study session will solve the problem. Once every two or three study sessions, simply review older material that you will be still needing to remember. Often, a quick overview is sufficient. Sometimes, a complete detailed study session of the older material is required. “Brain fade” is completely normal. (Unless you are gifted with a photographic memory, which is extremely rare.)

If you require certain elements in your environment to help you study, try to always make these a priority. For example, do you need special lighting, silence, music, privacy, available snacks, etc.? Pay attention to what works for you and repeat it each time you study for best success.

Think of the activities you did when you were in nursery school. Using your whole arm, you probably performed the song that goes: “Put your right hand in, Put your right hand out.” Then, in kindergarten, using your hand, you might have been asked to draw lines or circles with crayons. Later, in first grade, now holding the pencil with your fingers, you drew smaller lines and circles to create letters. Believe it or not, this natural learning sequence, moving from large to small, coarse to fine, still remains effective even though we are now older. When you study, if you try first to grasp the big picture and then fill in the details, you often have a more likely chance of success

When you learn something new, try to go over the points the same day. If you wait a few days and then make efforts to review the material, it will seem much less familiar. However, a quick review later in the day will tend to cement the information into your brain so that the next “official” study session, you will recognize it and it will seem easy.

Do not study if you are tired, angry, distracted, or in a hurry. When the brain is relaxed, it is like a sponge and it naturally absorbs data without effort. If you are emotionally stressed, your brain literally repels data. Forcing yourself to sit and study when your mind is on other things is a complete waste of time!

It has been proven that short bursts of concentration repeated frequently are much more effective than one long session. So, even if you only have 10 minutes, DO IT. Take a break. Then study another 10 minutes. This “distributed learning” approach is highly efficient because it honors the way the brain likes to work. The brain needs recovery and recharging time for “protein synthesis.” The rest periods are when your brain assimilates your effort. They are a powerful tool which many teachers do not acknowledge. To sit and study for hours and hours is not only boring, it creates fatigue, stress, and distraction. You cannot learn if you are fatigued, stressed, and distracted!

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This is the type of memory used when we want to store information in a more permanent way. This is either done by making information especially memorable (like getting burned means not to play with fire) or by repetition. Ever try to remember a new phone number? How many time do you look it up before you remember it? Course information is the same thing. If you're learning something new it's harder to remember. It takes constant review and trying to remember specific information before you actually can. Once something is transferred from short term to long term memory we say it has been learned. (or at least remembered). Cramming fails because you're relying on short term memory. This type is fairly unreliable. Where were you at 2:32 yesterday afternoon? Your brain once knew. Maybe there was a crime in your neighborhood and the police want to know. Short term memory fails under stress. You doubt your memory. The same thing happens when you take an exam, it's stressf

Did you ever fall asleep while playing Cricket or tennis or when watching your favorite television show? Probably not. How about when you're reading? Probably so. What makes the difference? If you are actively involved, physically and mentally, you stay interested and committed. When you become passive, you rapidly lose interest and drift away. To learn from study/reading material, you must be an active, thinking participant in the process, not a passive bystander. Always preview the reading and make sure you have a specific purpose for each assignment. Read actively to fulfill your purpose and answer questions about the material. Keep involved by giving yourself frequent tests over what you've read.

English is the richest language with the largest vocabulary on earth. Each of our words is a symbol that represents an idea or object. Your ability to understand the meaning of the words others use and to select the right one(s) to communicate your ideas, information, and feelings is very important to effective learning. To develop a thinker's vocabulary, you must become sensitive to words and develop strategies for unlocking the meanings of new words and a process for remembering the new words and their meanings.

Study is really a four-part cycle: preview >> class >> review >> study When you establish a learning-cycle routine you will be able to learn more in less time with less stress.

Learn to keep your attention focused on the task at hand—concentrate. When you are in class or ready to study, give it your full attention. And remember, how well you learn something, not how fast you learn it, is the critical factor in remembering. You must "get" something before you can "forget" it

1. Lack of a study schedule 2. Priorities unclear (What to study first) 3. Failure to use short blocks of time constructively 4. Failure to use long blocks of time constructively 5. When sitting down to study, usually too tired or listless to study 6. Leaving tasks unfinished; jumping from one task to another 7. Studying on bed & falling asleep 8. Daydreaming 9. Can't resume studying after study breaks 10. Spending too much time socializing, playing games or sports 11. Unable to say "no" to invitations and requests 12. Making unrealistic time estimates 13. Attempting too much at once 14. Getting behind in one course because of having to study for another 15. Getting involved in unnecessary details 16. Accomplishing very little in relation to the amount of time spent studying 17. Distracted or frustrated by cluttered desk 18. Not having or unable to locate needed materials 19. Study area faces a window, door, TV, phone or other distr

1. Find your own deep and compelling reason to successfully learn your subject and pass your exams. 2. Plan your time to include study, revision and social commitments - a balance of having fun, taking breaks and studying is vital. 3. Use multi-coloured Mind Maps® for your notes. 4. Review your notes regularly to reinforce your new-found knowledge. 5. Swiftly skim through your text books and course material before you read them in depth to give you an overview of your subject. 6. Learn how to remember lists of things by linking each item to a location on a journey or route you are familiar with around your town. You could even use your own home. 7. Before you do any revision, warm up by doing some gentle exercise to relieve any tension in your body and to get a rush of healthy oxygen flowing to your brain. 8. Do past papers under thorough exam conditions as often as possible to familiarise yourself with the format and the pressures of working under exam conditions. 9. I

While attempting one must do all the questions .I f you don’t know anything ,you must write anything about the topic from which question has come.But do these things in the end of paper sheet.

Remember to answer the items you find easiest first, because if you get stuck on a more difficult item that comes up early in the test, you may not have enough time to answer items you know.

Do not let your mind float like a piece of paper in the wind. Work hard to keep it focused at all times. When doing a task, think of nothing else.Your mind must eventually become as still as a candle flame in a corner where there is no draft.

WRITE BEAUTIFULLY Teacher’s get tired checking test papers.And whenever a test paper comes with beautiful handwriting, it becomes easier to check and rewards you extra marks for your handwriting. MUST DO DIAGRAMS Especially in science, where diagrams are common you must draw diagrams beautifully and label them neatly.You will be rewarded DON’T LEAVE ANY QUESTION While attempting one must do all the questions. I f you don’t know anything, you must write anything about the topic from which question has come.But do these things in the end of a sheet of paper. DON’T LEAVE FOR FUTURE Many a times, when we find something difficult, we leave it for future. And we never do it,  so never delay any topic. Learn it as it comes.But during exam time, do exactly opposite.Attempt those questions first that you know for sure and difficult ones later. REVISE While studying, there are something that don’t get drilled in your brain like maths’ formulae and sciences diagrams or facts or figu