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preparation for assessment  \n(BTEC National Applied Science: Student Book 1 (with ActiveBook),  \nISBN: 9781292134093)  \nGetting ready for assessment  \nThis section has been written to help you to do your best when you take the assessment test. Read through it carefully and ask your tutor if there is anything you are still not sure about.  \nThe assessment test will last 90 minutes and there are a maximum of 90 marks available. The test is in 3 sections and will ask a range of short answer questions as well as some longer answer questions worth up to 6 marks.  \nEach section, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, will include:  \n• short answer questions worth 1–4 marks  \n• a longer answer question worth 6 marks.  \nRemember that all the questions are compulsory and you should attempt to answer each one. Consider the question fully and remember to use the key words to describe, explain and analyse. For longer questions you will be required to include a number of explanations to your response; plan your answer and write in detail.  \nTo improve your chances on the test, you will need to make sure you have revised all the key assessment outcomes that are likely to appear. The assessment outcomes were introduced to you at the start of this unit.  \nTo help plan your revision, it is very useful to know what type of learner you are. Which of the following sounds like it would be most helpful to you?  \n\n| Type of learner | Visual | Auditory | Kinaesthetic |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| What it means | Need to see something or picture it, to learn it | Need to hear something to learn it | Learn better when physical activity is involved – learn by doing |\n| How it can help prepare for the test | • Colour-code information on your notes\u003Cbr>• Make short flash cards (so you can picture the notes)\u003Cbr>• Use diagrams, mind-maps and flowcharts\u003Cbr>• Use post-it notes to leave visible reminders for yourself | • Read information aloud, then repeat it in your own words\u003Cbr>• Use word games or mnemonics to help\u003Cbr>• Use different ways of saying things – different stresses or voices for different things\u003Cbr>• Record short revision notes to listen to on your phone or computer | • Revise your notes while walking\u003Cbr>– use different locations for different subjects\u003Cbr>• Try to connect actions with particular parts of a sequence you need to learn\u003Cbr>• Record your notes and listen to them while doing chores, exercising, etc. and associate the tasks with the learning |\n\nDo not start revision too late! Cramming information is very stressful and does not work.  \n UNIT 1   \nUseful tips  \n• Plan a revision timetable – schedule each topic you need to revise, and try to spend a small time more often on each of them. Coming back to each topic several times will help you to reinforce the key facts in your memory.  \n• Take regular breaks – short bursts of 30–40 minutes’ revision are more effective than long hours. Remember that most people’s concentration lapses after an hour and they need a break.  \n• Allow yourself rest – do not fill all your time with revision. You could schedule one evening off a week, or book in a ‘revision holiday’ of a few days.  \n• Take care of yourself – stay healthy, rested and eating properly. This will help you to perform at your best. The less stressed you are, the easier you will find it to learn.  \nSitting the test  \nListen to, and read carefully, any instructions you are given. Lots of marks are  \noften lost because people do not read questions properly and then do not  \ncomplete their answers correctly.  \nMost questions contain command words. Understanding what these words  \nmean will help you understand what the question is asking you to do.  \nRemember the number of marks can relate to the number of answers you may  \nbe expected to give. 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