EXAMS - parent tips wanted!

It is not long before the Year 8's go to high school, which also means they will face exams. To learn study and exam skills we are having our own hour long exam on this terms inquiry (this Friday). We have discussed study skills such as,

• Creating summaries of your notes.
• Grouping of information.
• Highlighting, underlining and reading the information over and over again.
• Discussing the learning with someone.
• Identifying possible or probable questions.
• Memory techniques, such as, using colour, pictures, acronyms, and stories. 

We have also discussed exam techniques. This has included:

• Scanning through the exam carefully at the start and seeing where the most marks are weighted. 
• Jotting down acronyms and picture prompts at the beginning.
• Carefully reading questions to ensure you understand what is being asked. 
• The first 80% of the marks are the easiest to get so the importance of answering all the questions. 
• Setting up a time table to ensure you have time to complete the questions is also important.  
• Don't leave early but use every moment to check and improve your answers.

Parents: It would be great to hear any other techniques you have for studying or sitting an exam. Just pop them in the comments section below.