STUDY ACTION PLANStudy Readiness Training

Plan to successfully pass

Written Exam Clinical Practice Evaluation

Gathering information: Written Exam

• What are the requirements to apply for it?• How much does it cost?• When and how often can you take it?• What’s the educational purpose of the

exam?

Gathering information

• What contents will you be tested on? • What type of exam of exam is it?• How many questions does it include?• What reference texts do you have to

revise?

Written Exam

• How can I succeed in taking the exam?• What are my strengths to prepare for it?• What personal barriers do I have to

overcome to pass it successfully? • To what extent am I committed to

achieve my professional accreditation

Strategic Learning

• Be aware of exam approaches

• Engage in deep learning

• Implement a Study Plan

• Achieve highest possible marks

Exam Approach: Higher Thinking Skills

Develop a Study System

Goals

Learning style

Study time

Personality

Attitude

Manage your time

• Set mid and long term goals• Use a personal planning system • Plan forward and backward• Prioritize your tasks• Break down tasks into smaller ones

Manage your time

• Defend your study calendar• Study at the same time everyday• Have a 15-minute break every 90 min.• Celebrate your achievements• Use your peak times wisely• Overcome procrastination

Use Active Study Strategies Notes Annotations Mind maps Outlines Summaries Revisions

Use Effective Reading Strategies

with a reading purpose

to get the gist

the text to get a framework of the content

to create mind maps

key information on the margins

of main & secondary ideas

in your own words

Design Your Study Plan

• Define content areas• Determine strengths &

weaknesses• Identify resources available• Develop a realistic schedule• Study with others• Plan for self-review sessions

Celebrate Your Achievement

Ready for New Goals