Revision & Exams

Strategic thinking A strategy for revision and sitting exams is essential. Both 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 (miss an exam and it’ll cost £150 to sit again). 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 accessed through the DfEE site, under the heading, ‘Assessment’, then Examinations Services.