Optimising Examination Performance

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025280
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Grade Descriptors

  • Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to effectively prepare for an examination.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Produce an effective and realistic preparation plan.

  • 1.2

    Identify priorities in the preparation plan.

  • 1.3

    Reflect on the plan's effectiveness to identify future improvements.

2

Be able to complete competent answers, which demonstrate subject knowledge.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Follow all instructions accurately to complete the correct number and combination of questions.

  • 2.2

    Include the salient aspects in answers, with the accuracy and detail required by the subject.

  • 2.3

    Show in answers an in-depth understanding of the issues / arguments/problems, as required by the subject.

  • 2.4

    Apply knowledge or learning coherently in support of arguments and/or to resolve problems.

3

Understand how to minimise common examination pitfalls.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify common pitfalls in examination performance.

  • 3.2

    Evaluate potential strategies to avoid examination pitfalls.

4

Know how to minimise stress to enhance examination performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Recognise own stressors.

  • 4.2

    Develop strategies to minimise own stressors.