Lesson 8: Exam Training (but less boring)
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The exam period is an exciting yet often stressful time for students. They struggle with planning, concentration, exam anxiety, and balancing study with relaxation. The lesson series Exam Boost supports students in preparing for their exams in a structured and calm way.
These lessons are light-hearted, interactive, and immediately applicable, helping students to study effectively without feeling overwhelmed. The focus is on practical strategies they can use right away, such as smart planning, managing stress, building healthy habits, and studying more efficiently.
Each lesson includes:
A short introduction presenting a relatable scenario.
Interactive elements like polls, quiz questions, and practical tasks to actively engage students.
Concrete tips and exercises to help students take immediate action.
A closing reflection where students share what they’re taking away from the lesson and how they’ll apply it.
The lessons can be delivered individually or as a complete series. The goal is not only to help students succeed, but also to teach them how to do so with a healthy mindset and without unnecessary stress.
Instructies
Short introduction for the teacher:
Many students find exam preparation boring and demotivating, but practising is essential for a good result. In this lesson, they will learn active and playful ways to make exam preparation more enjoyable and effective.
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Which method of revision do you use the most?
Slide 2 - Poll
Introduction
Ask the students: Which method do you use the most?
• Flashcards
• Quiz
• Group learning
• Summarising
• Pomodoro technique
• Mind maps
• Mnemonics
• Something else, namely…
How do you prefer to study?
Alone, in silence.
Together with a friend.
With quizzes or apps.
I (almost) never revise.
Other...
Slide 3 - Poll
Poll
Discuss why varying study methods helps with better retention of material:
Using a mix of study techniques (like flashcards, summarising, group discussions, and apps) activates different parts of the brain and keeps the process engaging. This reduces boredom, strengthens memory through repetition in different formats, and helps you understand the material more deeply. It also makes it easier to recall information in different contexts—like during an exam.
Which method of studying
works best?
A
Read through everything once.
B
Only look at the summary.
C
Repeating topics a lot, the night before the exam.
D
Actively practise with questions and tasks.
Slide 4 - Quizvraag
Quiz
Explain why active processing is more effective than passive reading.
Active processing, such as answering questions, summarising material, or teaching the content to someone else, engages the brain more deeply. This type of learning helps create stronger neural connections and improves long-term retention. In contrast, passive reading only involves recognition, which doesn’t reinforce the material as effectively. Active processing encourages critical thinking and allows you to apply knowledge, making it more likely to stick when you need it.
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Practical Assignment
Have students experiment with a new study method and reflect on the results.
Students choose a piece of study material.
They select a new study method (e.g., flashcards, quizzes, quizzing each other, or the teach-back method).
They apply this active method and compare it with their usual study routine.
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Conclusion
Have students choose one new study method that they will try.
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