Top tips for exam success

We think that most children can actually enjoy the challenge of an exam - it should be seen as an opportunity to demonstrate what they know, not as a means of catching them out.
Exam are nothing to be afraid of, provided children are well prepared. They are a formula for schools to test a child's potential in a variety of ways.
Exam preparation is not the same as addressing a specific educational weakness. We provide a comprehensive package which covers all aspects of exam preparation.
Exam day success checklist
Parents
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Be aware of the individual school's particular requirements
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Register your child in plenty of time
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Plan your journey to the school and allow plenty of time for parking and admin on exam day
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Stay calm and be positive
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Avoid last minute revision in the car - it wont help and it will cause stress
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Try not let your own anxiety show
Children
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Know what to expect
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Practice the questions and have a calm and consistent revision programme
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Wear a watch and be conscious of how much time you have for each question
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Read the questions fully
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Use your time to check your answers
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Stay calm
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Believe in yourself
Parental pitfalls
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Giving children excessive private tutoring and unaided mock exam practice
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Placing too much expectation on the student
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Incorrect preparation
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Unrealistic school choices
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Panicking
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Placing an excessive emotional value on the outcome of the exam
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Making rewards contingent on exam success
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Believing 'urban myths' about how to get into various schools.