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Why use Past Papers
Why use Past Papers
Past papers give you an idea of the type of questions you can expect in your exams and provide an opportunity to practice answering them. By revising with past papers, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses, improve your exam technique, and boost your confidence.
1. Get used to the structure of a paper and the language they use.
2. Work on your time management
3. Understand the allocation of marks and marking scheme
4. Good way to practice writing
5. Analyse
When to use Past Papers
When to use Past Papers
Past papers are an excellent way of testing what you've already revised, so it's best not to become too over-reliant on them but rather as a conclusion to any revision you have done. We recommend doing a past paper at the end of your revision for a specific subject.
Completing a Past Paper
Completing a Past Paper
Completing a few mock exams before the final exam is a great way to build confidence and reduce stress on the day. Pupils are encouraged to practise under exam conditions, in a quiet space, without any aids, distractions, ICT and with the set time limit.
Reflecting on your Feedback
Reflecting on your Feedback
Self marking, peer marking or teacher led feedback are all ways in which you can receive feedback. Providing feedback is a well-evidenced and has a high impact on learning outcomes. Effective feedback tends to focus on the task, subject and self-regulation strategies: it provides specific information on how to improve.
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