While the holiday break is a valuable time to rest and recharge, I encourage all students to also set aside time to prepare for their upcoming Final Examinations. A well-balanced break includes both relaxation and purposeful revision.
In Mathematics, effective study habits include:
- - Attempting past papers under exam conditions: Find a quiet space with good lighting, remove distractions, and use pen and paper—just like in the real exam.
- - Marking your work using the official marking guidelines: This helps you understand how marks are awarded and where you can improve.
- - Identifying common mistakes and seeking help: Don’t hesitate to ask your Maths teacher for clarification or visit Mrs Stavert during lunchtime tutoring (Tuesday to Thursday in J10).
- - Going beyond classroom revision: Relying solely on revision lessons at school may not be enough. Independent study is key.
- - Knowing your strengths and weaknesses: Challenge yourself with enrichment questions in areas you’re confident in and spend extra time practising topics you find difficult.
- - Feeling overwhelmed? Focus on completing past papers and the chapter reviews for the topics that will be assessed in your exam.
For students in Years 9 and 10, the Open Book Tests completed this term should have resulted in summary sheets. These are excellent tools to support your revision—make sure to use them!
All the best,
Mrs Marian Low
Mathematics Coordinator