Now that NCEA is drawing ever closer your revision planning should include more and more practice of what you will be asked to do in your exams.  That means answering questions with less and less reliance on your notes to help you.  The conditions under which you study should also mimic the conditions of the exam room – sustained quiet while you work, maintaining concentration for longer and longer sessions – up to 3 hours at a time!  You can’t nibble on treats during exams or keep stopping to check your facebook page, cell phone or watch TV so practise the art of ‘going without’ as well.

Treat yourself like an athlete before the big day.  Prepare yourself:

• mentally – revise your notes and practise exam questions
• physically – get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food and drink water regularly every day.  A bit of exercise each day is a good idea too and keep to your usual routines.
• emotionally –  don’t panic or  give up.  Ask for help and support if you need it from teachers, parents, knowledgeable friends.