Blog Posts tagged Exam

10 common study and revision mistakes and how to avoid them

Many students make the same mistakes when studying, whether it's not managing their time well, not taking breaks, or only playing to their strengths. Here's how to avoid the top 10 mistakes and improve your exam performance.

You may be studying, revi...

4 online resources for the 11+ entrance exams

Possibly the biggest event in the independent schools' calendar, the 11+ is the most common entrance exam around. Most children take around four entrance exams, with successful candidates invited for an interview before (hopefully) being offered a place. Here's First Tutors' pick of the best resourc...

How to handle test anxiety

According to 82% of teachers, tests and exams significantly impact pupils' mental health. The stats from the National Education Union also showed that this was down to the pressure on students to perform well academically for themselves and the school. Here's how to handle test anxiety.

6 things to do when your mocks don't go to plan

Sometimes even with the best-laid plans, things go wrong. If your mock grades have come in lower than expected, here's what you need to do.

It's easy to panic when your mock results come in, and your grades are lower than expected. There are several things...

Here's What You Need To Prepare To Ace Your Online Exams

Online schooling has become the norm for millions of students around the world, and while it took some time to adjust to this new type of schooling, new data reveals that HALF OF ALL UK STUDENTS are happy and satisfied with online learning. Moreover, students said that they prefer attending virtual ...