10 exam tips for parents
Exam tips for parents Know your child’s exam schedule - Put a copy of the exam timetable on the family notice board or fridge. Make sure you are aware when your son or daughter has to be in school or college for each exam. Ensure your child is present for each paper - It sounds crazy, but with both parents working in
Christmas revision tips
Life with Mocks: our top five Christmas revision tips You are not alone
Helping your child cope with exam stress
Students are under a lot of pressure to succeed in exams and sometimes this can feel a little overwhelming thus resulting in exam stress. Many students thrive under pressure. It can motivate them and help them to perform at their best. Others may feel the opposite and struggle with pressure, feeling as though they are unable to manage. Pressure becomes
Procrastination – time for a change
“What are you doing playing video games all night? I’m sure you’ve probably got lots of studying to do. Revision, sorting out those notes, practice writing that essay?” “Yeah Mum, just playing Xbox for a while. I’ll do it in a bit.” I'm sure those lines are being heard in many households at the moment. It is a fact of human
Creative revision
Can revision be creative? A large proportion of my time is spent working with GCSE students, helping them to become ‘exam fit’. I see a wide spectrum of students, from those that are already working to detailed timetables to those that have yet to begin. What never ceases to surprise me is how most students think there is only one way
Get Better Grades – Book Review
Four different educationalists present an introduction to both the attitudes and techniques needed to succeed in academic exams. The book’s emphasis on self-reflection forces the reader to analyse his / her own current approach to studying. Written in an informal style, the information is easy to access and immediately easy to apply. Chapters include: Attitude / Organisation and Resources / Listening