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- Cognitive and Emotional Study Strategies for Students with Dyslexia in Higher Education
- Cognitive and Emotional Study Strategies for Students with Dyslexia in Higher Education
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Preview of the Contents of the Book
- 1 Introductory Chapter: Dyslexia and Difficulties with Study Skills
- 2 Organisation Techniques and Meeting Deadlines
- 3 Note-Taking Strategies
- 4 Reading Strategies
- 5 Making Learning Memorable
- 6 Essay-Writing Strategies
- 7 Spelling Techniques
- 8 Revision and Examination Techniques
- 9 Presentation Techniques
- 10 Public Speaking, Interviews, Seminar Discussion and Debate Techniques
- 11 Emotional Coping Techniques and Looking After Your Wellbeing
- Epilogue
- References
- Index
8 - Revision and Examination Techniques
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 September 2023
- Cognitive and Emotional Study Strategies for Students with Dyslexia in Higher Education
- Cognitive and Emotional Study Strategies for Students with Dyslexia in Higher Education
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Preview of the Contents of the Book
- 1 Introductory Chapter: Dyslexia and Difficulties with Study Skills
- 2 Organisation Techniques and Meeting Deadlines
- 3 Note-Taking Strategies
- 4 Reading Strategies
- 5 Making Learning Memorable
- 6 Essay-Writing Strategies
- 7 Spelling Techniques
- 8 Revision and Examination Techniques
- 9 Presentation Techniques
- 10 Public Speaking, Interviews, Seminar Discussion and Debate Techniques
- 11 Emotional Coping Techniques and Looking After Your Wellbeing
- Epilogue
- References
- Index
Summary
Many dyslexic learners struggle with the retention and retrieval of their learning due to working memory difficulties, yet because exams are such a widespread assessment method for university courses, dyslexic learners not only need to be structured in their approach to revision, but they also need to use revision methods that make the learning memorable and easy to retrieve. Additionally, due to the nature of the exam being a time constrained condition which is not suitable for a dyslexic student, dyslexic learners also need to be supplied with strategies for tackling exam papers to enable time to be used efficiently. This chapter, therefore, firstly, advises on ways of using to-do-lists and setting a purpose for revision to enable the student to keep motivated and to cover topics they may be examined on equally. Secondly, effective revision methods are delivered, such as creating questions, practising past papers, repetition through a process of re-reading information, covering over information to see what can be remembered, followed by leaving for longer periods of time to place learning from short-term to long term memory processes, making summaries of information and carrying them around. Thirdly, guidance on exam technique is provided.
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- Cognitive and Emotional Study Strategies for Students with Dyslexia in Higher Education , pp. 275 - 318Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023