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Module 6, Lecture 4

Physiotherapy Practice in Canada

Exam Techniques

We cannot tell you exactly how

to prepare. We can only guide
you to make your own decisions.

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Exam Writing and Preparation Skills

Exam Techniques

Exam Techniques

1 Study schedules

2 Study strategies
3 Exam formats
4 Exam management

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Exam Techniques

1 Study schedules

2 Study strategies
3 Exam formats
4 Exam management

Study Schedules

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Study Schedules
 Plan 6‐12 months in advance

Study Schedules
 Plan 6‐12 months in advance
 Schedule exam themes/topics by
week and/or month

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Study Schedules
 Plan 6‐12 months in advance
 Schedule exam themes/topics by
week and/or month
 Create a weekly study schedule

Study Schedules
 Plan 6‐12 months in advance
 Schedule exam themes/topics by
week and/or month
 Create a weekly study schedule
 Finish review well before exam

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Study Schedules
 Plan 6‐12 months in advance
 Schedule exam themes/topics by
week and/or month
 Create a weekly study schedule
 Finish review well before exam
 Be realistic

Study Schedules: Considerations

 Work schedules
 Family/personal responsibilities

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Study Schedules: Considerations

 Work schedules
 Family/personal responsibilities
 Strengths and weaknesses

Study Schedules: Considerations

 Work schedules
 Family/personal responsibilities
 Strengths and weaknesses
 Assess your progress

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Study Strategies

Study Strategies

 Range of strategies

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Study Strategies

 Range of strategies
 Organize content information

Study Strategies

 Range of strategies
 Organize content information
 Use or apply content information

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Study Strategies: Considerations

 Strategy knowledge

Study Strategies: Considerations

 Strategy knowledge
 Memorization has limits

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Study Strategies: Considerations

 Strategy knowledge
 Memorization has limits

Exam Formats

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Exam Formats

 Practice your formats

Exam Formats

 Practice your formats

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Exam Formats

 Practice your formats

 Identify techniques for questions
you know

Exam Formats

 Practice your formats

 Identify techniques for questions
you know
 Identify techniques for questions
you do not know

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Exam Formats: Considerations

 Access to practice questions

Exam Formats: Considerations

 Access to practice questions

 Technique knowledge

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Exam Formats: Considerations

 Access to practice questions

 Technique knowledge
 Limited experience

Exam Management

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Exam Management

 Time management

Exam Management

 Time management
 Exam environment

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Exam Management

 Time management
 Exam environment
 Exam anxiety

Exam Management: Considerations

 Running out of time

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Exam Management: Considerations

 Running out of time

 Avoiding exam anxiety

Exam Management: Considerations

 Running out of time

 Avoiding exam anxiety
 Failing to plan

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Which exam techniques

are right for you?

Thank you
for listening

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