Tips
Tips for parents...
Help students to control stress levels through exercise and diet
Arrange something to look forward to after the last examination.
If you are concerned that your child needs extra support to prepare for examinations call Bonsfeather on +44 (0)207 871 68 30 for practical study skills training.
Ensure that your child gets enough sleep during the revision period and the night before each examination
Be interested in the subject even if you have little prior knowledge
Ask as many questions as possible about different exam subjects, using the words - Who, What, Why, Where and How.
Tips for students...
“All students can learn.” Christopher Morley
“You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” Zig Ziglar
Knowing your learning style means that you can use and understand information in a way that is good for YOU.
“It always seems impossible until it is done.” Nelson Mandela
Take study breaks about every 40 minutes for a drink and some fresh air.
Prioritising can be daunting! There are simple techniques that you can use to sort out the many topics that you need to cover. Start by identifying exactly what you do and do not know.
Tips for teachers...
Encourage students to share study tips with each other.
Contact Bonsfeather if you would like to discuss any aspect of study skills.
There is an abundance of study aids in the market. Additional study aids can be produced by students and shared within the group.
Are you aware of the learning styles of your students? Ask Bonsfeather to help.
Consider a day or half day focusing on study skills – talk with us at Bonsfeather.
“Don’t bother to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors, try to be better than yourself”. William Faulkner