Assignments and exams

HELPS

The Higher Education and Language Presentation Service (HELPS) provides:

• assistance with writing assignments via a drop-in service and one-on-one consultations
• conversations@UTS to practise your English conversation skills
• daily workshops on study skills, writing skills, presentation and speaking skills, and reading skills
• holiday courses academic writing and grammar, seminar presentation, and pronunciation—during the semester break in July
• WriteNow! Writing support sessions (formerly writing clinics) where students can come and work on their assignments in a conducive environment with an advisor on hand to answer any questions
• self-help learning resources on essential academic skills.

Mathematics and Science Study Centre (MSSC)

Academic staff members are available at the scheduled timetable for personal tutorial assistance or any mathematical studies related issues. Yes, it is that simple – a you can just “drop-in”, bring a maths/stats question, and a tutor on duty is there to help.  No appointment is required, and the service is free for all UTS students.  The MSSC’s Drop-in room is also a popular place for a group study, and it is particularly busy around the tests and exam time. The MSSC Drop-in room is located in the building 4, level 3, room CB04.03.331. It is open on week-days from 12PM till 6PM. More information and the current timetable is here: Mathematics and Science Study Centre | University of Technology Sydney

UTS Library services

UTS Library provides advice, training, workshops, and assistance for students throughout their studies. Services are available online and on-campus. Find out more about UTS Library

Managing Exam and Assessment Anxiety

Do you want to minimise the negative impact that anxiety has on your study and exam performance? Check if this workshop is relevant to you.

During tests or exams, do you:

• feel like you "go blank"?
• make "silly" mistakes?
• find yourself thinking "I can’t do this", "I’ll never pass" or "I’m stupid"?
• feel dizzy or like the room is closing in on you?
• feel your heart racing or find it difficult to breathe?
• suddenly remember the answers when the exam is over?
• get much lower marks than on assignments?

If you answered 'yes' to some of these questions, you may be experiencing exam anxiety. Student Services runs workshops in which you will learn more about your anxiety and how it affects your study and exam performance, learn skills to control your anxiety, and identify strategies to implement before the exams.

Perform your best in assessments and exams workshop!

For any enquiries, please contact Fiona Scott.