1. Sitting your exams

2. Make sure you know when and where your exams are
Aim to be in school at least 15 minutes before the start of the exam
Be organised and have the equipment that you need – including spare black pens

3. The night before Only attempt light revision - using your notes
Try not to revise anything new
Get together all the equipment you will need e.g. pens, ruler, calculator
Get a good night’s sleep

4. On the day Get up in plenty of time
When you leave the house make sure you take all you need with you
If you do any last minute revision make sure it is just flicking through your notes/flashcards etc
Attend any subject specific revision offered

5. In the exam room Compose yourself Read the instructions carefully
Answer the correct number of questions – know what is expected for each subject
Where there is a choice of questions consider carefully which ones you should answer
Take time to plan your responses - especially for the questions that are worth more marks
Manage your time effectively

6. Understand exam questions
Read the questions carefully
Underline the command terms
Use the marks available to plan your answers
Keep your answer relevant to the question
For longer answers – use paragraphs, connect your points together, have a clear structure

7. Other things to help Stay calm and relaxed Exercise regularly Diet
Drink water
Pray