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..."

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