Exams put extra pressure on all students, even the quietest ones, but with a little preparation and a well-organized review schedule, you can get the grades you deserve.
The British Council has a range of tools and resources that are useful to you, whether you’re a student or a teacher, so we can help you with the following simple tips:
Two months before the exams
It’s time to think seriously about setting up a schedule for reviewing your lessons, so you should:
Check the latest syllabus update for each subject
Learn more about the exam (e.g., are the questions multiple-choice or objective-based)
Set up a review schedule.
Tips for reviewing:
Try to set a review schedule at the most active time of the day, for example, if you feel energized and focused in the morning, review the material as early as possible, and you should:
Prioritize exams that make up the highest percentage of subject scores
Get regular breaks to refresh your mind
Use a variety of books, audio guides, and online summary videos
Highlight highlights in your checkbook
Ask your family and friends for help testing your knowledge in each subject
Answering previous exams so that you get used to the questions and the timing of the answers
Make time to relax with family and friends.
A month before the exam
If you are a student at the school, your school’s exam coordinator will provide you with your registration confirmation letter.
From the registration confirmation letter, you will know exactly where the test will take place so that you can make appropriate travel and travel arrangements. Remember that you must bring this letter with you on the day of the test.
For more information on what to bring on exam day and to view exam schedules, visit the “Exam Day”.
In the meantime, continue to check your schedule, but remember to take breaks during your review to avoid fatigue.
Quick tips for exam day
The review and preparation period for the exam day is now over. Don’t worry if you feel a little nervous, this is normal, just follow the following simple tips to stay calm and get the best possible result in the exam:
Keep your cool and take a deep breath
Read the full exam paper before you start answering
Answer Time Systems
Go to the next question if you stumble upon an answer to a question
Read the questions carefully and make sure each question is solved correctly
Drink water during the exam
Make sure you have all the answers, especially if you finish the exam early.
For questions that need to be written objectively, divide your answer into three parts: introduction, middle, and end. Explain what you intend to write in the introduction, then reveal more details about your topic in the middle so that it includes about 75% of the total number of words, and then conclude your writing with a conclusion.
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