Ever step into an examination hall not knowing what to expect, feeling so unprepared or whatever you've studied throughout the night seems to have gone missing all of a sudden? Fret not, with these 5 simple exam tips; it will arm you with the right strategies and mentality to enter the examination hall filled with confidence and ready to take on the challenge.
I strongly believe that there is no such thing as pure luck in examination and the only way we can do well is to be prepared. So what I'm about the share with you are tips that will enable you to empower yourself in preparations for the exam.


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Tip 1 - Create a study schedule. Well, this may sound like a no brainer, sadly, not everyone is doing it. The key in creating a study schedule is so as to give priority to subjects that you are slightly weaker in so that you can practice the questions more. You should also never be complacent with subjects that you are confident or less worried about, allocate a period especially for them. A well prepared study schedule also allows you to have a work life balance, and more importantly helping you to understand the subject you're studying better.

Tip 2 - Use a mind map. Mind maps are very powerful tool which many refuse to believe or have yet to experience. Mind maps allow you to summarize the whole chapter or subject within a single sheet of paper. Would you rather be flipping through pages after pages of long textbooks essays or have the whole textbook sized down to 10 A4 pages? I would definitely choose the latter. Drawing mind maps enables you to digest the key concepts in the chapter and helps in linking up ideas or procedures, depending on the subject you're on. This method not only helps in saving time, but more importantly to allow you to understand it quickly when you browse through your own mind maps, for you are none the wiser.

Tip 3 - Study beforehand. Many people that I've came across are very skeptical and complacent when it comes to studying before the lecturer or professor teaches. Common replies are, "He's going to teach tomorrow, why start earlier?" or "I wouldn't have understood anything if I studied on my own." These are common excuses and I can always counter that by saying, "if you don't understand it, will it make a difference when the lecturer is teaching you the same thing you were going to read?" The importance in studying beforehand is so as to give you a general idea on what is about to be taught, to grasp the concept with the help of a mind map. By not reading up, you are equally clueless when then lecturer is going through the lesson. Remember, prior knowledge always help in your understanding.

Tip 4 - Make a list of questions. Always jot down on a separate note pad should you have any questions when going through your own revision, this is important as it serves as a constant reminder that these are the burning questions that you have to get answers to. By listing questions, you commit yourself into doing whatever it takes to get those answers you desire. You should never highlight questions on your textbook as it will confuse you when you've understood them already.

Tip 5 - Stay committed and share. The above tips can only be useful if you are committed to do them every single day. Creating a study schedule can be easy, but I cannot say the same for being committed to it. We all know how powerful distractions like Facebook, YouTube or 9gag can be. Hence, to want to do well, we must always maintain focus at our end state and vision how we want to enjoy our academic success. Now sharing, by helping fellow mates should they have any questions, allows you to realize that you might have left out some important concepts. I strongly believe that by teaching, we are learning at the same time too.
Now, these 5 empowering tips as mentioned earlier are meant to help you prepare for an examination and not to be used as a last minute guide. When you have painstakingly committed yourself to the above strategies, I can assure you that you will be well prepared for any paper you are about to take. Motivate yourself to make the best out of the limited time we all have and not fall into the temptations of Facebook, etc. With that, I wish you all the best in your academic success.

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Many people fear math. Here are some fun ways to teach elementary math that you and your children are sure to enjoy.
Firstly, what is elementary math?
Elementary math is the basic math skills children learn in grammar school, and it includes counting, drawing numbers, the number line, greater than, less than, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions.



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Make math a part of everyday life
It's easy to complain about being required to learn something when it doesn't seem to have any relevance to everyday life, so try to show the kids and demonstrate whenever you use math in everyday life. I sent my husband to the grocery store last night for four boxes of baking soda. "The name brand was 89 cents a box. The store brand was 79 cents a box. I bought four boxes of the store brand. How much money did I save?"
Counting
My kids and I never, not once, sat down and practiced counting numbers. Instead, they helped me do chores. They counted eggs when I baked. They made even piles of treats for the ferrets. They counted how many toys they had in the bathtub. We sang about beer bottles on the wall; although, we changed it to milk bottles. My point is that learning to count was a part of every day and had nothing to do with a pencil and paper.
Recognizing numbers and writing them
The written symbols had to come into play when recognizing numbers. I had my kids read price tags at the grocery store. We read counting books with numbers together. And, of course, they had to practice drawing their numbers. Writing numbers can get boring after a while, so I let my kids make their numbers out of play dough, or when we baked bread, they can shape the bread like numbers or letters.
Memorizing those math facts
While you need to make math a part of everyday life, you can't get around the kids needing to memorize their "math facts." For those, consider playing games. Whenever I taught at math camp, we played games to learn addition and subtraction. Don't worry, you don't need expensive games. You simply need a deck of cards and some dice.
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Kids learn to quickly recognize which numbers are greater and smaller in this game. The rules can be found at Wikipedia
Game of "13" or "12" or "11" or "10"
Take the card deck and assign the value of 11 to the Jacks, 12 to the Queens, and 13 to the Kings. The aces have the value of 1. Take the jokers out of the deck. Have the kids go through the deck and pair cards up that equal 13. As they make pairs, set the cards aside. If the child does this correctly, there will be no cards left over.
This game can be edited for other values by just removing cards. So, for the game of 12, remove the kings from the deck. For the game of 11, remove the kings and queens from the deck. For the game of ten, remove all the face cards from the deck.
Dice
The dice game can be played anyway you want, but here's my way. I brought out a pile of pennies or opened up packages of smarties. Then I told the kids if we were doing addition or subtraction. The kids took turns rolling the dice (two, three, or four dice depending on what we were working on). The children who got the answer correctly in that period of time, got prizes.
Triangle cards
Triangle cards work for either addition and subtraction or multiplication and division. Take some index cards and cut them down the diagonal to make triangles. Put +- or */ in the center of the triangle and put numbers on the edge. 5 + 2 = 7, 2 + 5 = 7, 7 - 5 = 2, and 7 - 2 = 5 are the equations that the child should be able to make. When you play with the cards, cover up one of the vertices and have the child say one of the possible equations and the answer under your hand.

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When kids struggle with math, they wind up struggling with many other subjects throughout their years in school. That's why it's important to catch any problems students might be having and implement an elementary math intervention program early on. Through careful progress monitoring and the use of interactive, adaptive online games and virtual learning environments, teachers can ensure that kids get all the help they need to succeed academically.
Success Through Early Intervention
The response to intervention program used in most schools today is a three-tiered approach to early intervention. Tier 1 involves what can be done to help kids as part of general classroom instruction. Tier 2 may involve small group instruction within the classroom or outside of the classroom as part of a remediation program. Tier 3 addresses those students whose struggles require more individualized instruction. It's essential for teachers to respond to the needs of students in each tier in a way that provides the best possible type of instruction. Each student must be actively engaged in his or her education in order to become proficient in crucial skills.
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Some kids struggle with math simply because they're not interested in it. In these cases, it can be especially difficult to convey the importance of mastering basic math skills. There are many methods that teachers can use to attempt to spark an interest in math concepts, but when an elementary math intervention program becomes necessary, students need to be engaged quickly in order to come back on par with their peers. This is where a virtual learning environment can come in handy. Students who have exhibited disinterest in a traditional classroom setting may be engaged by playing online math games. Apparent disinterest may also stem from a lack of understanding. Progressive Assessment Through Adaptive Learning
An elementary math intervention program can only succeed if teachers are familiar with their students' strengths and weaknesses. Comprehensive progress monitoring before and during academic intervention gives a clear picture of what struggling students need help with, where they're making progress and what skills are going to require more practice. Online math games are highly adaptive to the specific needs of each student who plays them, a characteristic which is especially helpful when it comes to assessing student performance. The concepts presented in elementary-level math are essential to academic success throughout the higher grades. When an elementary math intervention program is properly implemented, students who have difficulty with math early on can get the help that they need to come to a better understanding of math. Integrating virtual learning tools that include online games into the standard classroom environment gives these kids a fun, engaging way to address their struggles and move toward proficiency in all essential math skills.

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