How to study for exams and tests

As the end of year approaches, many secondary students are facing final tests and for the Year 10s, exams are looming. In order to manage the stress associated with these important assessments, preparation is the key.

General Principles

Construct a Study Timetable to make sure you have the time to review everything

Have a quiet, secluded place to study – preferably tidy and free of distraction

Don’t forget to maintain your physical and mental health – get as much sleep as possible, talk to people, eat wholesome food and stay active.

My Study Tips

• Mind maps, diagrams and dot points to help you remember facts
• Spend time reviewing work and then do questions – past exam papers, practice tests, text book questions – and check the answers carefully
• Clarify things you don’t understand with your teachers
• Form a study chat group (small) and help each other
• Put your phone in another room and have a social media free zone. Use it as a short reward for study, not a distraction while you study

 Year 10 Students - Managing Stress on the Day of the Exam

1. Make sure the night BEFORE your exam that you have all the writing materials you need, the correct calculator with spare batteries, any notes allowed, your smart rider card.
2. Check your exam timetable regularly – you don’t want to miss an exam.
3. Bring a clear, see-through water bottle to keep hydrated.
4. Try to eat something healthy before the exam which will give slow release energy.
5. Check the weather and make sure you are warm / cool enough.
6. Go to the toilet BEFORE the exam!
7. Leave home with plenty of time to get to school early.

From the Curriculum Team, we wish all students the very best for their final assessments or exams and hope you will have great success.

Bronwyn Carruthers

Secondary Curriculum and Student Pathway Manager