‘Describe and explain the differences between the reactions of sodium and water and aluminium and water.’ ‘Discuss the process of photosynthesis.' ‘Explain why car tires become warm to touch after a while.' Don’t worry – I don't actually want to test you on your high school science knowledge. I want your teen see how the clue to nailing a question in a science exam is in the questions themselves. What do I mean? The hypothetical questions above don’t give a lot. On the face of each … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Maximize Your Output During An Exam
Good grades are won and lost in the way students approach the actual sitting of the exam. Obviously it’s the hard work put in before exams that counts the most, but it would be a huge mistake for your teen to not appreciate how important having an in-exam strategy is. Today I’m talking about the 3 most important things to do in an exam to ensure your teen gets the most out of their exam time. 1. Make the most of your reading time Most exams allow for about 15 minutes of reading time … [Read more...]