As the exam season spreads across the nation, our students are all immersed in their preparation. Students are doing all that they can in order to put up their best performance inside the exam hall. Now, there definitely is a lot of talk both within our homes as well as outside regarding what students must do during these last days in the run-up to the exams. But there’s something that is quite relevant but not getting the adequate amount of discussion time.
Category: Exams
How can I optimise the listening comprehension exam?
The PSLE listening comprehension exams are near. So how prepared are you? With a 10% weightage in the overall assessment of language subjects, the listening comprehension part is something that cannot be neglected. It might appear daunting for some of us, but at the end of the day, listening comprehension is an area where you can excel if you keep a few things in mind.
How much studying is too much?
We are in the PSLE season folks. What happens when the exams are around? Normally, both students, as well as their parents, make efforts to step up their game. You pour in the midnight oil, you try to cover everything in the syllabus and quite often you freak out.
How do I revise for PSLE?
If you have been reading our blogs regularly then you would already know by now as to why you should have a proper plan while preparing for taking an examination. Right now, time is your most precious resource. Why do we say so? Precisely because you have very little time left. In this scenario, you definitely do not want to waste even a single second. Without a proper plan, you just cannot allocate your time efficiently. You might end up wasting too much time on stuff that you only need to spend a relatively lesser amount of time on. You might also miss out on important stuff.
The Key to Stress-Free Learning!
Stress almost inevitably creeps up into our daily routines, especially when it comes to learning (yes, all you stressed students know exactly what I am talking about). I guess we can all agree on the fact that more often than not, stress ends up being a negative influence on the learning process, and eventually takes a toll on how we feel. But, do we know how to get rid of it?
I need tuition – PSLE is a month away!
If you do decide to join a crash course or some similar tuition program just before your PSLE then make sure to pick one that gives you ample flexibility. Students must have the freedom to customise and address their own specific needs. If you are struggling with math and you are already doing pretty well with your language subjects then you obviously shouldn’t need to spend hours attending language tuition.
Help, I need more time!
At what stage of the examination process will you need effective time management? The answer is – at every single step. Whether it be in your study room while you are charting an exam strategy or the exam hall where you are taking your all-important test, without proper time management your chances of achieving success are badly dented.
How to remain top of your game during exam time?
With the last-minute revision, cramming of information and content just the night before the exams, these tactics usually form the base of the usual exam routine. Tensions can soar, tempers can rise, and the usual humdrum days can suddenly seem very chaotic.
Help! How can I optimise my revision?
Say the word “Exam!” and you’ll watch as the eyes of students widen as they are sent into an almost-immediate panic mode. Yes, it is inevitable that all of us (who have gone through the academic phase of our lives) know this isn’t going to be the first time we hear the word and certainly won’t be the last. What causes this anxiety? Is there nothing to prevent us from feeling this way?
How can I converse better?
Effective communication isn’t a skill that is acquired overnight. Ask any successful speaker or anyone in your circle who converses well on how they acquired this skill? You’re going to listen to these replies – “It took me years of practice to master this skill”, “I used to read a lot of books”, “I used to give speeches to a large audience” and so on.
