Student Wellbeing Services

Assessment Checklist

• Check when, where, and what time your assessments will be taking place.
• Do you have all of the necessary equipment for your assessments? (calculator, ruler etc.)
• Check out the Skills Hub for assessment tips and advice
• Have you created a manageable revision schedule?
• Have you checked the University Exam Regulations to see what you can and can't take into the exam venue?
• Have you made arrangements for your assessments? (e.g transport, childcare, time off work)
• If you need extra time or other adjustments, make sure these have been made for you.
• Make sure you are familiar with the Mitigating Circumstances policy - just in case you can't make it to an assessment.

Assessment Tips and Advice

Before your assessment

• Check the exam timetable regularly as dates and times can change.
• Create a manageable revision schedule.
• Take regular breaks while studying - especially to eat and drink.
• Contact your personal tutor if you have any questions.
• Practice using past exam papers if you can.
• Allow yourself time to relax - don't spent all day and night studying.
• Make sure you get a good sleep the night before an assessment.
• Make sure you bring your student ID card to your exam.
• Be at the exam venue at least 15 minutes before the start time.
• Complete the Assessment Checklist above.

During your assessment

• Read the question carefully.
• Write an answer/essay plan before starting the question, this gives you a structure to follow.
• If you become stuck, move onto the next question and return to it later.
• Make sure you answer the question - don't just write down everything you have memorised.
• Stay hydrated - you can take a bottle of water into the exam venue.
• If you feel anxious, pause for a moment and breathe.
• Leave time at the end to check over your answers.