Revision & Exams

A-Level and NVQ students are capable enough to research information for themselves. Point them to the DfES homepage. It’s an excellent resource for students at advanced level.

Strategic thinking
A strategy for revision is essential, and a strategy for sitting exams is equally vital. Both of these can be worked out between pupil, teacher and parents, using common sense – e.g. the list should include things like time management (time devoted to study each time), learning resources (books, CD-Roms, library, Internet…etc.), taking mock tests, and a calendar of when the real exams are taking place.

Make sure you know which board is setting the exams. Different subjects may be set by different exam boards. Knowing the different syllabuses will mean you can check that right material is being revised.

All the boards have websites, which can be acessed through the DfES site, under the heading, Examinations Services.

The key thing is, don’t panic. There are plenty of resources for pupils, parents and teachers to draw on for help.