Schoolwork, Stress, and Strife - Melissa, Ella, and Nazirah

By Anonymous -

As most year 11s will know, exam week is looming and we are feeling the pressure. Being our first year of NCEA, many of us are unaware of how exams work and how to study, so it is important that we are aware of what we are doing in each subject and start studying early. It is also important to be aware of things that you may need to memorise, such as quotes, equations, or formulas. Starting to memorise things early increases the likelihood that you will remember it.

Here are some great ways to study:

  1. Make a study timetable - This will ensure that the workload is evened out across a longer period of time rather than squished into a last-minute late-night session! e.g. Monday afternoons for English, Tuesday afternoons for Maths etc. Maybe allocate more time towards subjects you aren't as confident in. 
  2. Using Quizlets/flashcards for key terms/definitions or making a Kahoot! to do with friends.
  3. Study groups - Studying with friends can be very distracting, but you may be able to encourage each other and help each other understand different things. If you know from experience that you and a certain friend don't study well together, maybe try studying with a different friend that could benefit you instead!
  4. Teaching someone else can help make sense of things in your mind. Being able to explain something to someone is a good indicator of how well you understand the concept.
  5. Tutoring - If you are struggling in a subject, going to tutoring is a good idea. MAGS has a whole bunch of tutors available who are willing to help you. To get tutoring, email tutoring@mags.school.nz with your year level, the subject you want tutoring in, whether you want paid or free tutoring, and whether you would prefer a male or female tutor.
  6. Practice exams. The NZQA website (https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/) has a whole lot of practice exams available for every subject. Completing these will give you a good idea of what the exam will be like and you can learn how to answer certain questions. Also, you may pick up on trends that commonly occur across the years which will help you have a little bit of an indicator as to what you should expect.  


Hopefully these tips will help you prepare yourself for the upcoming exam week. Good luck!

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