A Distance Learning Course of 15 Lessons

The course is designed for anyone working towards an examination and who wishes to improve their exam or assessment technique.

The student will be taught how to interpret exam and assessment questions better, understand what the question is asking for, compose an exam preparation plan, devise a revision plan and prepare effectively for examinations.

At the end of the course students will be able to:

Interpret exam and assessment questions better
Understand what the question is asking for
Structure answers according to types of question
Understand what the examiner is looking for
Develop appropriate techniques for different question styles
Compose an exam preparation plan
Assemble relevant fact logically
Improve retention of information
Devise a revision plan
Prepare effectively for examinations
How to Pass Exams
The difference between descriptive, analytical and evaluative type questions
The various styles most students tend to adopt when answering questions
How examiners award marks to your exam scripts
If your exam is a normative or criteria based exam
How much you should write in answer to questions that start with "Briefly explain..." or "Outline..."
What to do if you are unable to complete an answer during an exam
If you can pass an exam if it was not completed due to illness
How you can ensure that you remember facts necessary for an exam
What the difference is in approach when answering mini-cases, case studies and reports

These and many more questions on exam technique are answered in this handy course to exam success for students from secondary school certificate to degree level. A course that is bound to improve your coursework as well as your exam performance.

Improving your performance - now

Free expression essays

Summaries

Numerical work and illustrations

How examiners mark your work

Case studies, mini-cases and reports

Orals, aurals and practicals

Objective tests

Assumptions, failings and questions

Personal preparation

Getting the right facts

Word power

How to remember information

Revising

Before and after the exam

Qualification 1: Exam Preparation Certificate

Exam Preparation Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 160 hrs.

Additional Information

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Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support