Business Management - 2016 Examination Preparation - Appendix 1 Strategies to Help You Prepare for the Examination

Sep 20, 2026

Business Management revision notes for a 2016 examination, presented by Gillian Somers, focusing on practical preparation strategies. The material covers maintaining healthy routines, planning realistic study goals, creating a structured revision schedule, and building supportive study networks. It explains how to review notes by units, highlight and summarize key ideas, develop glossaries and concept maps, and practise with end-of-chapter and past examination questions. It also guides day-before and exam-day behaviours, including reading time, writing technique, time management, and completion expectations.

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Appendix 1 Strategies to help you prepare for the examination

Examination revision strategies

The day before the Business Management examination

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT – 2016 EXAMINATION PREPARATION Presenter: Gillian Somers, Education Consultant ([gillian.somerjo@gmail.com](gillian.somerjo@gmail.com)) Appendix 1 Strategies to help you prepare for the examination Here are some important tips to help you prepare – I know you have heard them all before – but they do actually work! • Maintain a healthy life-style. This means a regular sleep routine – eg. Sleep at least eight hours per night, keep a regular bedtime and switch off the mobile phone when you go to bed. Eating well – you need to ‘feed your brain’ with foods which are high in protein, low in carbohydrate and include plenty of fruit and vegetables. Three meals a day, plus snacks (not junk food!) and drink plenty of water –at least two litres a day (cut out the caffeinated drinks) . § Make time to relax – re-energise yourself through taking some ‘down-time’ you will then come back more invigorated and with a clear head. § Maintain a positive attitude – keep focused and motivated, maybe use some positive selftalk. § Set yourself realistic and achievable goals for study (ie. SMART) . Due to the date of the examination being close – your goals are now short-term. § Plan ahead-create an examination revision schedule and routine to help minimise stress – prioritise your most important tasks and commitments § Create a comfortable work space – ergonomically set up with good lighting and ventilation § Establish a support network – study group, advise family and friends • Familiarise yourself with detailed information about the examination. Eg. Format, length, mark allocation, contribution to study score Examination revision strategies 1. Check your notes for Unit 3 and Unit 4 . Make sure they are adequate for every dot point in the key knowledge for each Area of Study. (Refer to Appendix 2) 2. Read your notes, highlight main points then make summaries using your own words. 3. Develop a glossary of key words and terminology you need to know. 4. Construct concept maps of main ideas, facts, theories – for each Area of Study 5. Use textbook (end of chapter questions and examination revision questions) to practise and apply your learning. 6. Complete as many practice examinations as possible, especially past VCAA examinations – check assessors comments (VCAA)– follow up on any gaps in your knowledge. 7. Make sure you understand what directive verbs (task words) mean in questions eg. Identify, describe, explain, discuss, analyse, evaluate. G. Somers 2016 VCE Business Management Unit 3 &4 exam revision 8. Use memory strategies, such as repetition and acronyms to help you recall information and processes. 9. Explain your knowledge to someone outside of Business Management to see if they can understand your explanations. 10. Clarify any questions you have with your teacher. 11. Revise with your study buddy or group – debate what you know to consolidate your understanding and brainstorm any problem areas. The day before the Business Management examination (Sunday 30th October) Cramming at the last minute is not effective. You will not have a thorough understanding of the information or be able to apply it. What can you do the night before the examination? Ø Read over your summary notes Ø Talk about what you know Ø Prepare the equipment you will need – pen, pencil, rubber, highlighter Ø Relax – watch a favourite TV program (not watch TV all night or until late!) Turn off your mobile phone and don’t get on to Facebook or any other social media sites. Ø Go to bed at your regular time (not late!) Ø Set the alarm for the following morning The day has arrived-Business Management examination – Monday 31st October (3.00 pm reading time, 3.15 pm writing – 5.15 pm finish) • Have a healthy snack eg. banana to help overcome the late afternoon drop in energy levels. • Make sure you arrive at the examination centre (school) in plenty of time. • Enter the room, find you

FAQs

How should students prepare in the weeks leading up to the Business Management exam?

Use a revision schedule, check notes for Unit 3 and Unit 4, and ensure they cover each key knowledge dot point. Highlight main ideas, make summaries in your own words, and practise with end-of-chapter and past VCAA examinations while following up on knowledge gaps.

What strategies can help students study effectively and recall information?

Create concept maps for each Area of Study, build a glossary of key terminology, and use memory techniques such as repetition and acronyms. Explaining concepts to someone outside the subject and clarifying questions with the teacher are also recommended.

What should students do during reading time and writing time on exam day?

During reading time, read the whole exam to understand structure and mark allocation without writing. After analysing, write legibly, express answers clearly and logically, attempt every question, answer all parts, and watch time to avoid spending too long on difficult items.

Sep 20, 2026

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