Stella Cottrell was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, UK, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London, UK.
Introduction.- Where Do I Start?.- Getting in 'The Zone' 1: Planning For Peak Performance.- Getting in 'The Zone' 2: Frames Of Mind For Peak Performance.- Exam Myths and Realities.- What Are Examiners Looking For? .- Managing Different Types of Exams .- Multiple Choice Questions.- Revision Strategies.- Memory: Remembering What We Want When We Need It.- Structured Revision Sessions.- Managing Stress.- Getting in 'The Zone' 3: Seeing Success.- The Exam .- Multiple Choice Question Exams (MCQs).- Managing Different Types of Exams.- Appendix 1: Alternative Arrangements for Students with Disabilities.- Appendix 2: Might I Be Dyslexic?.- Appendix 3: Sources of Help.- Appendix 4: 5 Point Plan for Peak Performance.- Appendix 5: Planning Checklists.- Appendix 6: Tracking Developments in an Area of Research.- References.- Index.
