know your exams

[1] check the spec

  • Look at the specification

  • Know what you will be tested on in each paper

  • Look at the types of questions that will come up

[2] DO practice questions

  • As many as you can

(LINK HERE - where to find them)

  • Use a mark scheme

  • Make corrections and do them again

[3] know how to score marks

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

[4] avoid mistakes

  • Check the slide on the right... it has lots of useful information about how to avoid simple mistakes in your exams....

Exam Top Tips

[5] COMMAND WORDS

  • Read the question carefully

  • Look at the COMMAND WORD - it will tell you what to do

(Not sure what they mean? - use the table to the right)

Command Words - GCSE Exams

[6] ESSAY SKILLS

  • 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..."