BC-Study-Skills-for-level-1Licensing-Classes.pptx

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1. Level 1 Licensing Exams Studying for sucCess Presented by the Insurance Institute of BC

2. Learning Objectives

3. Success Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how you do it. Lois Holtz

4. Multiple Intelligence Learning Styles

5. Multiple Intelligence Quiz Complete this 5-minute multiple intelligence quiz: https://alis.alberta.ca/careerinsite/know-yourself/multiple-intelligences-quiz/ .

6. Multiple Intelligence Learner Types Learner type Is good at Learns best by Linguistic Reading, writing and stories Saying, hearing and seeing words Logical/Mathematical Solving puzzles exploring patterns reasoning and logic Asking questions, categorizing and working with patterns Visual/Spatial Drawing, building, arts and crafts Visualizing, using the mind’s eye Musical Singing, listening to music and playing instruments Using rhythm, with music on Bodily/Kinesthetic Moving around, touching things and body language Moving, touching, doing Interpersonal Mixing with others, leading groups, understanding others and mediating Co-operating, working in groups and sharing Intrapersonal Working alone and pursuing own interests Working alone Naturalistic Nature Working outside and observing nature

7. The GIE Textbooks Your Main Learning Tool

8. Elements of a Textbook

9. Tackling the Textbook

10. Enhanced Online Tutorial Enhanced online tutorials replace student resource guides Includes tools to aid in comprehension of the textbook material: Virtual flash cards for definitions Interactive activities Quizzes

11. The Art of Note-taking 11 BEFORE CLASS DURING CLASS AFTER CLASS Read chapter with attention to learning objectives Write down any questions to ask during the class Complete practice questions to identify gaps Write down main ideas and examples Use point form and phrases ONLY Write notes from class in one colour Write answers to questions asked Make your own notes from the textbook Use point form and phrases ONLY Use a different colour than used during class Re-do practice questions and compare

12. Study Techniques & Tips processing the information

13. Study Techniques

14. Acronyms Abbreviations that are formed using the initial components in a phrase or name Example of an acronym: E very G ood B oy D eserves F udge

15. Acronyms Developing a memorable word or phrase from each letter of an itemized list: WHISLER W ind H ail I mpact S moke L ightning E xplosion R iot

16. Link Method

17. Story Method

18. Story Method Example Today, m y neighbour asked if I would agree to help cover the cost of building a fence between our yards. He knows someone capable of doing the work who offered him a good price. I told him I would genuine ly consider it and get back to him. He would check on the process to get the permit so that it is done legal ly.

19. Study Tips

20. Study Tips - Environment 20

21. Exam Writing Tips Strategies for Success

22. Life is like a multiple-choice question. Sometimes it’s the choices that confuse you, not the question itself. ~Unknown

23. Multiple-Choice Questions

24. Multiple-Choice How do you approach a multiple-choice question on an exam? Thoroughly and carefully read the question Identify words such as always, never, often Process of elimination There is no penalty for a wrong answer Identify questions you want to review if time permits

25. Multiple-Choice Example What is a material fact? (A) The subject of insurance. (B) Any fact that relates to the item insured. (C) Something that must be divulged only if the insured is asked about it. (D) A fact relating to anything that could affect the premium charged or the acceptability of the risk.

26. Budget Your Time 2-hour exam = 120 minutes There is no requirement to answer in a specific order If you are struggling with a question, flag it and move on to the next one Select an answer just in case you do run out of time Take your time – finishing quickly ≠ success

27. Exam Blueprints Exam Structure

28. Licensing Exam Categories On the Insurance Institute of BC’s Licensing home page, there is a breakdown of the exam categories and percentages for each category: https://www.insuranceinstitute.ca/en/institutes-and-chapters/british-columbia/licensing-bc

29. Insurance Institute Resources www.insuranceinstitute.ca IIC Mobile APP: Free insurance dictionary, checking your exam mark Virtually-Proctored Exams: Information, system requirements, video tutorials and FAQs For classes writing paper-based exams, details will be provided by the course provider.

30. Good Luck on Your Exam! 30