EXAMINATIONS PREPARATION
Uneven impact of the pandemic on 2021/22 school and college performance data.
We recommend:
- Not making direct comparisons with data from previous years or between schools or colleges.
- Discussing with the school or college factors that may have influenced these results and consider a range of information when forming a view on how well a school or college is doing, including pupil/student population information
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Summer exams can be a very stressful time, for students, parents and staff. Please check this information to be aware of key dates and important information. If you have any questions at all about exams, please contact the school’s exams officer, Peter Phillips on 0151 525 6326.
Excellent preparation is needed for excellent results. Please read these exam preparation tips for exam preparation.
Exam-Preparation Tips
Do All the Coursework – Ensure that before you start really studying for your exams that you have all the readings, practice problems, and homework assignments complete!
Create Mnemonics – Mnemonics are devices that can help you memorize formulas, key concepts, definitions, etc. A really basic example of a mnemonic is “B.E.D.M.A.S.” which stands for “Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction”.
Make Study Guides for Each Exam – Know what class content will be covered on the exam and then go through the textbook, your class notes, and any other material and write down any information that you think may be on the exam (including: important concepts, definitions, and formulas). Reading and writing all of this information will help you memorize it faster.
Make Flash Cards – Making flash cards can be time consuming, but they are helpful tools in remembering vocabulary, formulas, and key concepts. They are also easy to carry around with you so you can review them anytime.
Quiz Yourself – To ensure that you are prepared for your exam, make a mock exam to test how well you know the material. Write down a list of keywords or questions and make sure to leave room underneath each one. Then, pretend that you’re taking the exam and write down as much as you can.
Exam-Taking Strategies
General information
All students sit exams in school uniform.
Students are strongly advised to bring their own equipment.
Exam regulations apply to all students. Any student who does not follow these is reported to the exam board. Penalties include disqualification from the exam.
Mobile phones (and similar) are not permitted. They must be 1. Switched off and 2. Not accessible to the student.
Exam regulations can be viewed here: