The Psychological Factors that Contribute to Effective Revision in Exams: The Case of Master 2 Students in the Department of English at MMUTO

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2022-10

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Mouloud Mammeri University

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This study, entitled psychological factors that contribute to effective revision for exams ,aims to gain a deeper insight into the role of psychological factors in the revision process .It seeks to assess their effectiveness and provide study revision strategies in relation to psychological factors for Master2 students to enhance their exam performance .To achieve these objectives, the study employed Self Determination Theory and Social Cognitive Theory. A mixed-method research approach is used for data collection and analysis .Data was gathered through an online questionnaire administered to (57)M2 students and an interview to (5) teachers in the Departement of English at the University of Tizi-ouzou . Quantitative data from the questionnaire was analyzed using the rule of three ,while qualitative Content Analysis was applied to open-ended interview responses and questionnaires . The results show that students use psychological factors like selfregulation, self-efficacy, motivation, and stress management in their revision for better exam results. On the other hand ,teachers recommend a healthy lifestyle and effective planning for successful studying.On the basis of our findings, it is concluded that psychological factors play a significant role in the revision process.

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effective revision, exams, self-determination theory, social cognitive theory

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Language and Communication