The Exam Skills Handbook (Palgrave Study Skills)

What it says on the back of the book To succeed, preparation is the key and The Exam Skills Handbook: Achieving Peak Performance coaches you through the entire examination process, helping you realise your personal best. Tackling the most frequently asked questions such as 'What do examiners really want?' and 'What should I revise?', this book offers a practical step-by-step programme for every aspect of your exams: Not sure how to revise? Use the 'ready-made' revision sessions provided here to give you clear guidelines and ideas Not sure where you are going wrong? Use the activities and structured reflections to identify the strategies that work for you Anxious about exams? Use the suggested techniques for achieving a mental calm so you can approach the paper with confidence. Concerned about your memory? Use tactics that build your interest and enjoyment At whatever exam stage you are at, The Exam Skills Handbook will energise your exam preparation and give you the edge to succeed. Stella Cottrell is Director for Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds. She is the author of The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success and The Palgrave Student Planner.