Passing Exams for Dummies - (For Dummies) 2nd Edition by Patrick Sherratt (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Release your potential and get better exam results</b> <p>Do you panic at the thought of exams? Do you think you're just not the academic type? No matter how old you are, exams can be stressful--but they don't need to be. This essential guide provides expert tips on how to change your mindset, improve how you learn and revise, control your anxiety, and get good marks--whether you're studying at school, college, or university, or to advance your career.</p> <p>In <i>Passing Exams For Dummies</i>, you'll get hands-on, expert help to find out what motivates you and how you learn best; make your brain more receptive to incoming information and cope with exam pressure and anxiety; improve your reading style and condense your notes using visual mapping techniques; learn association techniques using memory pegs; use visualization to mentally and physically rehearse passing your exams; and more.</p> <ul> <li>Fully updated to reflect new research in how the brain thinks, learns, and remembers</li> <li>Information on the key role that astrocytes play in learning and the five key principles for rapid learning (attention, sensory input, solid effort, emotion and time sequence) that get these astrocytes engaged more quickly</li> <li>Reworking of terminology used in the model of the mind to bring the book fully up to date and simplify the content</li> </ul> <p>If you're preparing for a school, college, university, or career-related exam, <i>Passing Exams For Dummies</i> has you covered.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Learn to: </p> <ul> <li>Understand what motivates you and how you learn best</li> <li>Condense course notes into study notes that work</li> <li>Dramatically enhance your retention with simple memory techniques</li> <li>Unlock your potential and improve your grades!</li> </ul> <p>Turn exam stress into success with this essential guide</p> <p>Do you get anxious at the thought of taking an exam? Want to improve your grades but find it difficult to get motivated? Regardless of how old you are, exams can be stressful -- but they needn't be! <i>Passing Exams For Dummies</i> covers everything you need to improve your concentration, make the most of your study time, and much more. Whether you're at school, college, university, or taking an exam to advance your career, this book provides expert advice to help you release your true potential!</p> <ul> <li>Understand how you process information -- find out how to keep motivated and explore different learning styles</li> <li>Refine your preparation strategy -- organize, condense and review your study notes</li> <li>Improve your memory -- use mnemonics and visualization exercises</li> <li>Overcome exam-related anxiety -- discover the power of relaxation and rehearse your ideal on-the-day performance</li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find: </p> <ul> <li>How to retain large amounts of information</li> <li>Tips for setting up an effective study space</li> <li>Exercises to help you relax</li> <li>Ways to manage your time efficiently</li> <li>Tricks to improve your reading techniques</li> <li>Strategies for surviving exam day</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Patrick Sherratt</b> teaches and facilitates training in meta-cognitive knowledge and performance psychology. He holds a Masters degree in education and has written a number of educational resources for students, parents, and teachers.</p>
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