Exam Skills Handbook

Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Macmillan Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.

• IntroductionWhere Do I Start?Getting in 'The Zone' 1: Planning For Peak PerformanceGetting in 'The Zone' 2: Frames Of Mind For Peak PerformanceExam Myths and RealitiesWhat Are Examiners Looking For?Managing Different Types of ExamsMultiple Choice QuestionsRevision StrategiesMemory: Remembering What We Want When We Need ItStructured Revision SessionsManaging StressGetting in 'The Zone' 3: Seeing SuccessThe ExamMultiple Choice Question Exams (MCQs)Managing Different Types of ExamsAppendix 1: Alternative Arrangements for Students with DisabilitiesAppendix 2: Might I Be Dyslexic?Appendix 3: Sources of HelpAppendix 4: 5 Point Plan for Peak PerformanceAppendix 5: Planning ChecklistsAppendix 6: Tracking Developments in an Area of ResearchReferencesIndex.

Reviews for the 1st edition: 'I was a last minute crammer and it really helped me with how to maintain a strong attitude in my preparation, managing your demons and performing well on the day. The tips were excellent guides. What I particularly found useful was the page cross referencing system through out the chapters, so rather than reading the book cover to cover you would just access the bits you needed when you needed them. Quick, fast and to the point. It also had very useful guides on what to expect when stressed and how to cope with that. The section on the '5 point plan for peak performance' was my starting point and a life-saver, it got me through my exams. The book delivers what it says on the tin.' - Amazon review 'In no way difficult, this book is useful, relevant and concise. A must for any college or university student, plus an absolute bargain price' - Amazon review