{"id":3976,"date":"2021-01-07T12:58:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T12:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/salc-students\/?p=3976"},"modified":"2022-06-29T14:02:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T13:02:29","slug":"tips-for-the-assessment-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/salc-students\/2021\/01\/07\/tips-for-the-assessment-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for the Assessment Period"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s normal to view the exam period with trepidation but there’s plenty of support available for you. Here are our 5 <\/span><\/strong>tips to help you to prepare for the January assessment season.<\/p>\n

1. Finding a Balance<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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When revising<\/span>,\u00a0it\u2019s very important that we take time to look after ourselves. Resting and relaxing can massively improve our overall wellbeing, as well as helping us to avoid burn out. Take a look at our guides\u00a0<\/span>to\u00a0<\/span>revision and rest<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>looking after wellbeing at home<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>our\u00a0<\/span>wellbeing ideas calendar<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for\u00a0<\/span>inspiration.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Adding structure to our days, and allocating time for our wellbeing, allows us to switch off and be more productive in the time we do spend working. Planning<\/span> and structuring your day, using our\u00a0<\/span>revision wellbeing planner<\/a>, can help you to keep focused and motivated before January\u00a0<\/span>assessments.\u00a0 For inspiration on how you can look after your wellbeing, check out this\u00a0<\/span>wellbeing ideas calendar<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for a daily inspiration of keeping both your body and mind safe and well.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Also, if things start to feel like they’re getting overwhelming during the assessment period, try one of the Counselling Service’s<\/span> Calm Your Brain workshops<\/a>, running daily until<\/span>\u00a0Friday 28 January<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

2. Getting Prepared<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Firstly, make sure you know when your exams are taking place via our online exam timetable<\/a>! Then, the Library has a whole host of online resources designed to get you prepared for your assessments. The resources include articles on open book assessments<\/a>, a guide\u00a0outlining revision strategies<\/a>\u00a0and a tool that allows you to practise breaking down exam questions and planning your subsequent answers<\/a>. Headlining all of this is the comprehensive Start to Finish: Revision guide<\/a>, which brings everything together in one place. It might seem overwhelming to try and work out where to start, so why not focus on working with one or two resources a week? If you’re tired of staring at your computer screen, why not try the Library’s revision podcasts?<\/a>\u00a0The podcasts cover a range of areas, including motivation, managing exam stress and time management. Finally, you may want to know more about how your work is marked and moderated, as well as the support in place for you at our exam boards and through the mitigating circumstances process. If so, have a look at this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Looking After Your Digital Wellbeing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Being aware of how we use technology and how its use can affect us has never been more important in terms of studying and living sustainably. \u00a0Digital wellbeing is one of\u00a0the\u00a0six digital capabilities\u00a0, defined by Jisc, that \u2018equip someone to live, learn and work in a digital society’.\u00a0If you’re interested in exploring and reflecting on your digital wellbeing as January assessments approach, have a look at this article on ‘How to look after your digital wellbeing<\/a>‘.<\/p>\n

4. Staying Motivated and Managing Your Workload<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n