Learn more about Outsmart Your Exams , the first book from Exam Study Expert, at https://geni.us/exams In this episode, discover the three golden principles for great exam technique, and along the way, pick up a host of "trade secret" test-taking strategies which you can use right away for higher marks in your exams. Principle 1, The Principle of the Aggregation of Marginal Gains: learn how doing the little things unusually well can add up to a big advantage on test day. Principle 2, The Elimina...
May 29, 2019•20 min•Ep. 13
Rachael Williams joins us to talk about dealing with emotion and anxiety in our studies, how to combat procrastination, and get through exam season. A fascinating interview packed with very practical tips: from developing your own personal mission statement, to how to optimise your daily routine, to how to discuss exams and stress with your family, to how standing like a superhero can make you feel like one! Links and resources mentioned in this article: - Three-minute breathing space video (or ...
May 21, 2019•31 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Dr Adam Putnam, who is an assistant professor at Furman University, to share his fascinating insights about: - Mnemonic techniques: widely misunderstood but can be powerful tools - Retrieval practice, and how to implement it effectively - A psychologist’s perspective on the art of focus and productivity. * Links and resources mentioned in this episode include: (These show notes also available at: https://examstudyexpert.com/adam ) Adam recommended a co...
May 14, 2019•45 min•Ep. 11
10 "study hacks" to get you better exam results, faster, including: - Engineering your environment for success - How re-planning your schedule to REDUCE your work hours can help you achieve MORE each day - How to do high-intensity "memory workouts" to make exam day feel easy - How to manage your diary and why it pays to help your friends Links and resources mentioned in this episode: - The Exam Study Expert blog, www.examstudyexpert.com - Episode 7 of the Exam Study Expert podcast, with Yana Wei...
May 07, 2019•17 min•Ep. 10
Today we’re talking languages: tricks for memorising your vocab lists more easily, how to get your head round the grammar, and some handy exam technique tips to make sure you get the highest possible grade in your exams. I’m joined by my friend Joe Hytner, an extremely experienced Classics teacher and private tutor. Joe is a Latin and Greek specialist, but many of his expert tips would apply equally to French, Spanish, German or any other modern language. Links and resources mentioned in the epi...
Apr 29, 2019•27 min•Ep. 9
Today's episode features Professor David Rowland, Professor of Music at the Open University and Director of Music at Christ's College, Cambridge University. If you're not a musician, you might like to skip straight to 13.27 for an interesting 10-minute chat about performance anxiety and strategies for shining under pressure in exams, interviews and high-pressure situations of all kinds, drawing on best practice from the worlds of sport and music. If you are a musician or have music exams of any ...
Apr 25, 2019•35 min•Ep. 8
Yana is a respected researcher in the field of how to learn effectively, and brilliant teacher on how to apply the science to the question of how to study. In this stand-out episode, we cover the science of how to study with six learning strategies you should have in your toolkit, including practice testing, spaced repetition and distributed practice, explaining how to apply each technique in practice. We also discuss self-care: looking after yourself to maintain your physical and emotional heal...
Apr 17, 2019•43 min•Ep. 7
We welcome college professor Jessica Shields, who also runs collegestudysmarts.com , to share her considerable wisdom on how to be productive and stay motivated with your studies. We’ll be covering: · Study motivation: finding your get up and go · How to overcome procrastination · How to stay off Netflix and YouTube when you’re trying to study · Planning your time through the term · Time management for students · Good study habits · The boost you need to NOT leave everything to the last minute! ...
Apr 09, 2019•33 min•Ep. 6
Our guest this week is Mr Salles, the “slightly awesome” English teacher, from the YouTube channel “Mr Salles Teaches English” ( www.youtube.com/user/dominicsalles/ ). “Slightly” awesome is underselling it: Mr Salles is an expert English teacher, who has spent years figuring out the secrets to success in English exams, and developing a set of seriously impressive formulas and strategies to help students dramatically exceed their expectations in the exam. If you’re studying for high school Englis...
Apr 01, 2019•57 min•Ep. 5
If you want to be good at math(s), or if you're already feeling in control and want to take your math(s) to the next level, you're in the right place! Join Joachim Cassel, one of the UK's most experienced math(s) tutors, as we talk about preparing for high school math(s) exams: The right mindset to have for learning maths What to do if you don't understand maths The art of slowing down, and how to trust the process (like you're an NBA superstar!) How to remember what you've learned, and how to p...
Mar 26, 2019•44 min•Ep. 4
How to study effectively for exams and get brilliant grades: learn better and faster than ever before through the two most powerful principles of learning and memory known to science. In this solo episode, I will break down the two most important principles of learning science that every student needs to know, but very few are actually using. When you DO start to apply these techniques, hundreds of scientific studies have shown improvements by a whole grade or more. All just by studying smarter,...
Mar 14, 2019•20 min•Ep. 3
"It's not about studying more, it's about studying smart". The common theme this week is how to be a good student - maybe even a truly outstanding student - through creativity, critical thinking, how to study smart, and how to improve memory. Join me and my guest Dr Marie Buda, who shares her considerable expertise on: - CREATIVITY: as an innovation consultant by day, Marie has some fascinating thoughts on how to be more creative as a student, in drawing together ideas and making new ones. - CRI...
Mar 14, 2019•46 min•Ep. 2
We're delighted to welcome Lucy Ratcliffe, mindset and performance coach to elite performers, to share her incredible wisdom with us, and show how students at school, college and university how to stay positive, believe in yourself, and conquer exam nerves and anxiety. In this episode: Finding your way in life: the confidence to just go and ask for what you want How to find the motivation to succeed at school and in your studies Figuring out what drives you Overcoming self-doubt and exam anxiety...
Mar 12, 2019•37 min•Ep. 1
