Exams are stressful, and no matter how good you are at a subject, you can find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of revision needed.
Whatever your age, the secret to exam success is preparation.
Let’s take a look at some top tips for successful exam revision.
Exam time can be stressful for students, often leading to a deterioration in the expected levels of behaviour in the classroom.
It is no surprise that emotions are often heightened due to the pressure, with many students finding it difficult to express their feelings. Teachers can make a real difference if they introduce some simple strategies to minimise low-level disruption.
A recent study by Silah et al from the University of California has looked into the relationship between test anxiety and metacognition. The researchers’ main aim was to assess “how the quantity and relative weight of assessments contribute to the effects of test anxiety on performance and metacognitive accuracy.”
In other words, do tests with high and low stakes affect student performance when it comes to increasing or reducing anxiety and the ability to recall information?
Exams are a source of constant debate among educators, policymakers, and parents. Recently, ministers revealed plans to introduce testing for 4-year-olds in England. The baseline assessments have been widely criticised, but how do you feel about the proposed move? When is the best time to start exams, and is there a right answer to this question?