TMD 1IBM3A MINUTES : Module 4 Exam

preparation
date: 24 November
venue: L01.04 Kantienberg
2015
start: 3:06PM
end: 4:25PM
present

Thomas Daelman, Tessa Debruyne, Gilles De Corte, Louis De Four,

Pauline De Potter, Lennard de Ridder, Maybritt Devriese, Suzan De
Wolf, Nino Galle, Loammi Goetghebeur, Quinten Horemans, Adrian
Karnbroc, Guillaume Labeeuw, Luca Palermo, Elvira Perdomo
Fassrainer, Ruslan Podgaetskiy, Jelle Van de Perre, Joran Van
Ghyseghem

absent
chairs
scribes

Anthony Phan, Stefania Marottou

Louis De Four, Quinten Horemans, Ruslan Podgaetskiy
Jelle Van de Perre, Nino Galle

agenda: Module 4
1. Introduction
2. Planning before the exams
3. Planning during exam period
4. Exam day
5. After the exam
6. Types of exams

Minutes:
1. Introduction
Permanent evaluation vs exams
NEGATIVE
- Exams more stressful
- Lack of planning
- Lack of preparation
POSITIVE
- Exams dont get in the way of your tasks during the semester
2. Planning before the exams
Asking mentors questions
Before blok: make sure you understand everything, have summaries,
keep up with courses
Study everything
Before exams: rehearsal
Its not because its multiple choice that it will be easier.
(Dont underestimate/Postpone)
Some study material may come in big chunks so make sure youre
prepared and study in advance!

General tips
-Cardio
-Drinking water
-High carbon-fiber food
-Alternative study places
-Taking breakes regulary brain needs rest
(Cramming -> (2x3hrs > 1x6hrs)
-Avoid all-nighters
-Productive environment
3. Planning during exam period
Asking mentors questions
-studytime during exam period
-Make sure youve had enough sleep (minimum 6-8 hours)
-reread in the morning (optional)
-Review with fellow students (In the morning/before the exam)
-study with others solving questions
BOOBYTRAPS:
Too many days before the exam no pressure + postponing
(Pressure can have a positive effect on your studying -> you wont
waste your time too much)
4. Exam day
Asking mentors questions
-Read the questions well
-Dont write too much Even if the correct answer is included, if you
write too much side information the teacher will not give you your
marks.
-Distracted by noise? earplugs (personal)
-Asking questions? You can, but it will take a while.
-Prepare your excercises aswell (not only the theoretical parts of the
study material)
-Dont waste too much of your time on questions you dont know, you
should first try to solve all the other questions.
-Keep an eye on your time!
5. After the exam
Dont panic if the exam didnt go as planned
REFLECT YOUR EXAM
-Worked hard enough?
-Is result going to be good?
-As expected?
-Adjust planning?
6. Types of exams
Oral exam
Practicing makes perfect (Example: by using the Teacher method ->
module 2).
Remember keywords (You can always reflect on your keywords when
youve forgotten something)

For language courses:

- You can study for the oral exam together with your classmates
who follow the same language course.
- Listen to CDs or watch TV Shows in that specific language
(Helps when practicing the pronunciation of certain words)
Written exams
Open questions
- Orientation -> amount/what kind/time
- Analysis and synthesis -> difficulty (Which questions are rather heavy)
- Representation of the subject matter -> demonstrate how much you know
Multiple choice
- Take time to read your questions and answers
- Answers are sometimes hidden in other questions
- Look over the test and pace yourself
- Dont be afraid to change your first choice
- There is no Guess-correction
Exercise Session: Your mother has been involved in an accident the
day before your exam. What do you do?
You always have to plan in some time for unexpected events (Always
have some buffers within your planning)
Next Meeting: 8 December 2015 Module 5