Assignment skills: Plan

• Ensure that you understand what the assignment is asking you to do. For example - are you being asked to identify/explain or discuss? What is the scope - is your subject limited to examples in Australia?  
• Draw up a plan of what you need to do. You might plan to make memory cards if you are revising for a quiz. 
• Brainstorm by writing down all the ideas/points/issues that you can think of. This is helpful if you're writing a longer form assessment like an essay or report. 
• Arrange the information from your brainstorm into topic areas. A mind map is a great tool to use for brainstorming and grouping information.
• Discuss ideas with others to gain their perspective. Remember to reach out to your teacher if you need any further clarification about how to do your assessment.

Everyone learns using different techniques! Maybe a Kinaesthetic aid might help you:

• A stress ball for fidgeting as you gather your thoughts together. 
• Use the recording function on your phone if you'd like to walk around while capturing your thoughts out loud! 

Tips paraphrased from: Patrick, A. (2020.) The memory and processing guide for neurodiverse learners: Strategies for success. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.