This week we look at why exam technique matters - the more working memory students can free up to write good answers, rather than figuring out what they need to do and how long they have got left, the better. This episode covers 5 things that students should practice to help make an exam go smoothly:

• Knowing the rubric

• Overall plan of attack

• Managing timing (including extra time)

• Breaking down the question

• Spotting traps

If you want to know more about working memory and cognitive load there are a couple of good episodes you can listen to here:

Working Memory: https://changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/long-term-and-short-term-memory

Cognitive Load: https://changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/cognitive-load-finding-the-sweet-spot-with-bradley-busch