Front cover -- Half title -- Title -- Copy right -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction: Action, not anxiety -- Part I States of mind for success -- Chapter 1 Clear your head -- Society's obsession with winners -- Pupils' obsession with grades -- The challenge at higher levels -- Solutions -- In a nutshell -- Chapter 2 Healthy body, healthy mind -- Recognise stress when it hits you -- Quick fixes -- The Five Pillars of Health -- In a nutshell -- Part II Techniques for success -- Chapter 3 Lay solid study foundations -- Do you recognise Dan? -- Organise your time -- Get started -- Everyone deserves breaks -- In a nutshell -- Chapter 4 Remember, remember -- Understand your memory -- Revise at strategic points -- Learn actively -- Map out your notes -- Memory tricks -- Remember numbers -- In a nutshell -- Chapter 5 Use resources wisely -- Clarify your goals -- Exploit your sources of information -- Research effectively -- In a nutshell -- Chapter 6 Plan for success -- Planning is really very important -- Plan your essays -- Essay planning practice (if you want it) -- Essay confidence -- Plan your oral presentations -- Plan your vivas -- Plan your practicals -- In a nutshell -- Chapter 7 Master your exams -- Exam success: fantasy vs reality -- The day before -- Before going in . . . -- The essay exam -- The multiple-choice exam -- The oral exam -- Just after the exam -- So this is goodbye . . . -- Part III Testimonials -- Appendix 1: Coursework and exam checklist -- Appendix 2: Save time at your computer -- Appendix 3: Second chances -- Appendix 4: Learning difficulties -- Appendix 5: Special exam provisions -- Useful addresses -- Bibliography -- Index -- Back cover.