Mock exams: The key to exam preparation!
Every household with school-going children will be feeling the pressure of the exams fast approaching. In our previous blog posts, we have already talked about how to approach the exams systematically and utilise the time and resources you have in the best possible way.
Of all the ways your children can prepare for their exams, practising by taking mock exams will give them the best results.
Not sure? Let’s see!
What are mock exams?
Mock exams are models of real exams, intended for your children to get familiarised with the subject topics and prepare for the final exams. Doing well in mock exams can indicate that your children are well prepared for their final exams.
What are their advantages?
Help understand how much your children know
Taking a mock test can tell you how much your children know, what their strong points are and what topics they struggle with, and so on. After covering all topics once, ask them to take a mock test. It will help you understand how much they fully comprehend the topics that they have just studied. .
Time management
Sometimes, even if they know all the answers, students will struggle to do well due to not having enough time to answer all the questions. This is due to poor time management. Taking mock exams multiple times will help your children identify what they can do to maximise efficiency and make full use of the time they have.
Familiarisation with the exam format
Knowing the format of the exam is a very crucial factor in performing well. If you know which sections and topics are given more importance and often appear in mock exams, you can adapt your study plan around that.
It boosts confidence levels
Once your kids have covered all the topics, keep giving them mock exams to work on. If they perform well in the mock tests, they will feel more confident and motivated about the final exams.
Mock tests = excellent revision guides
Since they cover most of the syllabus like an actual exam, taking them will help revise important portions without the hassle of going through the study materials in the same order every time. It will help children memorise the topics better. Students who prepare using mock tests have been found to perform better in exams than students who kept revising their study materials without using any guiding questions.
Help familiarise them with the exam condition and manage stress
Some students might be overwhelmed by stress on the exam day and fail to perform well. It might not be due to them not knowing the answers. For such students, taking mock exams (in an environment similar to the final exams) can get them familiarised with the situation and identify what factors trigger their stress, and learn how they can manage it better.
How can you fit mock exams into your child’s study schedule and make the best use of them?
- Before your children start studying, make them attend a mock test. It can help identify what they need to focus on and what they already know. Use this to plan your study schedule. This is more effective than merely revising topics through reading repeatedly.
- By doing mock examinations, information learnt will be kept fresh in their minds – so that they will not forget as easily.
- Treat it as a weekly assessment of your children, it makes tracking their progress easier. Check to see if they are improving over time. If not, see what is wrong and take the necessary steps to help them improve their understanding.
- After revising again, they can try out the mock papers more frequently. This can help them gain confidence and is the best revision strategy for them.
- Don’t use the mock exam results to pressurise them. Don’t overly scrutinise their initial results. The initial mock tests are there to gauge your child’s level of understanding and aid in their learning. Make sure both you and your children understand that.
- Reward your children when they perform well and offer support and help when they don’t. Your understanding and help can be the factors that help them overcome their weaknesses.
Where can I get access to Mock Tests for my child?
Many online and offline entities provide you with the facilities and resources for your children to attend mock exams. You can also make mock question papers yourself if you are well-versed in the exam pattern and subjects.
88tuition has a comprehensive program that can help your children attend mock exams. Compiled by the best experts in the industry, it can help aid your child in their exam preparation. Visit our website if you are interested to know more details, and attend our PSLE boot camp if you’re keen!
Mock exams are a great way for your children to prepare for their finals. But for some, it can be the cause of stress too. Like everything else, balance is key in this situation too. Limit the number of exams to what your children are comfortable with. Try not to force them to take these exams as it can only add to their stress. For some children, even mock exams can be scary.
Try to talk with them and get to know what they are afraid of. Offer them your support and encourage them to practice and overcome their stress. Unless they do, they won’t be able to perform well in their exams. Also, patience and understanding are key for children as well as parents to handle the road to examination in an effective way.
Wishing you all the best for the upcoming exams! 🙂
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