Look at the specification
Know what you will be tested on in each paper
Look at the types of questions that will come up
As many as you can
(LINK HERE - where to find them)
Use a mark scheme
Make corrections and do them again
For example
In Maths & Science - show your working
In Histiory - use dates and specific examples
In Science - check the units
In English check your SPaG
Check the slide on the right... it has lots of useful information about how to avoid simple mistakes in your exams....
Take time to plan your answer
Write well to get maximum marks - think SPaG
Answer the question!
Use proper English (not informal words)
Link phrases togther with "however..." "therefore..." "so that..." "alternatively..." "this suggests..." "furthermore..."