Revising for Progress Tests
Before the test:
- Set realistic and manageable goals for revision
- Create a study plan and identify your strengths and weaknesses for each topic
- Focus on active revision
- Increase revision in the time leading up to the test
- Use the practice questions: link
During the test:
- Read questions carefully before writing
- Read the scenario to get the context
- Try to reduce the need to re-read questions to save time
- Answer the easiest questions first
Taking care of yourself
It is very important to look after your health and wellbeing. Make sure that you eat healthily, maintain a good sleep routine and engage in regular exercise.
Managing stress and anxiety
There are lots of helpful online resources and apps to help you manage stress and anxiety. Here are links to some of them:
CALM -description
Headspace – app
PTSD Coach – app
Forest – app
Using affirmations and visualisations
MBChB Portal
The University of Auckland MBChB portal hosts a range of resources the MBChB programme, including clinical scenarios, which will help you with revision for the progress tests.
PASS Medicine
PASS Medicine is a UK based website which has a large range of test questions and answers to refer to when revising for tests.
Assistive technology
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Student Disability Services:
The ClockTower
Building 105, Basement Level, Room 036
22 Princes Street, Auckland 1010
Email: disability@auckland.ac.nz
Web: SDS Homepage
Inclusive Learning:
Kate Edger Information Commons
Building 315, Level 3, Rooms 328 and 330
11 Symonds Street, Auckland 1010