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#1 Exam Tip Tweet from Staff at HBS

Mrs ThomasEnglish

Do as many past papers as possible in timed conditions.


Mrs CurrahHistory

Struggling to remember some facts? Think of the most catchy and irritating song you know and set them to the tune. You won't be able to get it out of your head!

#1 Exam Tip Tweet from Pupils at HBS

Mr GilkesPhysical Education

Exam Practice!!Test yourself using past papers (stick to real exam timings if you can), mark the paper, then study/revise the bits you found more difficult, then repeat the paper again (especially the tougher bits)


Mr EckersleyMathematics

Avoid ALL distractions: turn off your tv, computer, phone etc, tell your family not to disturb you.


Mrs DasguptaMathematics

They only put questions in exams that are possible to do. Draw something that might help you. Work out something, even if you don't get a final answer.


Dr PetersScience

Don't get bogged down thinking about how much there is to do -break it up into manageable chunks and focus on one 'chunk' at a time


Mrs KiddLanguages

Don't panic, there's still time yet : little and often will build up your knowledge and confidence


Mrs GoddardGeography

Create index cards of key topics then past papers, past papers, past papers!


Mrs KiddLanguages

Don't panic and read the question at least twice, then take a deep breath and off you go...


Mr ChilversPhysical Education

Use task cards.Key word on the front and definition on the back. Use throughout the day whenever you have a spare moment be it brushing your teeth or waiting for FIFA to load!


Mr PowellGeography

"Reciprocal Reading" - Read something aloud, at the same time, with another person. Helps you to focus on what you are reading and makes it stick.


Mr JarrettEnglish

Revision cards. Write the term/ character/ process/ theme you want to revise on one side; put key details/ facts on the other. You can use them on your own or get someone else to test you.


Mr StewartLanguages

A revision timetable is essential. Map out what you will do each day after school and during exam leave.Aim for a minimum of 3 hours revision during school days and 8 hours revision at weekends and during exam leave.If you don't revise when you had planned to, make up the time on another day.


Mr PritchardPhysical Education

Make sure the room is quiet.....revising whilst listening to music does not work well!


Miss SquiresICT & Computing

Put keywords/phrases on post it notes/card and stick them all around your home - so you are constantly seeing them e.g. on mirrors, on your ceiling, inside wardrobes, in your shoes!


Mrs WicksonBusiness & Economics

Don't rush, read the question properly and underline hook words which will help you answer the question properly!


Mr AllenHistory

RTFQ (The the full question) "full" can be replaced with any word beginning with F that you feel is effective.


Mr AllenHistory

Remember to think about how to structure each answer. Do not start writing straight away. Have a think about what the examiner is asking you to do.


Mrs BowringAlternative Curriculum

Remember the questions are not there to trick you, the examiner wants you just to show them what you know


Mrs BowringAlternative Curriculum

Make time in your revision time table for a brisk walk of at least 20 minutes. This will help to clear your head and is proven to reduce stress and increase feelings of happiness!


Miss WoodburyEnglish

I meet with a friend for a hot chocolate and talk about what we think would be good answers for a list of questions. I make notes then turn the key words into flashcards


Ms MacKenzieEnglish

Revise in short chunks. Re-visit topics regularly to build up understanding, e.g. 1 - read and condense notes, 2- make flash cards 3 - test yourself


Mr WhiteMathematics

DO stuff. Don't just read it.


Miss MaltasEnglish

Create 'Top Trump Cards' for each of the characters in Of Mice and Men and Inspector Calls with quotations and themes that they could link to. You could also do the same for the poems in the Conflict cluster! This will help you know the texts really well when exams come round.


Mr Amuah-FusterScience

Remember the 5 Ps: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor PerformanceArrange your available time to steadily build your knowledge and understanding, then tackle those exams with increased confidence!


Dr HaganScience

Don’t stay up late revising. You will learn and perform much better after a good night’s sleep


Dr HaganScience

Glance back at a question after you have answered it to make sure you have answered all parts


Mrs TrinderThe Link

Prioritise! Make a list of which subjects you need to work on the most. Then do the same with topics within each subject.


Miss HardieReligious Studies

Explain the topics to anyone who will listen - friends, parents, grandparents (shopkeepers, bus drivers...). If you are confident about what you have learnt, you should be able to teach it to others.

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