Good exam results come from steady preparation, not last-minute cramming. This hub brings together our guides on preparing for school tests, NAPLAN, the HSC and ATAR-counting exams, with practical revision strategies, exam-day techniques and advice on what to do after a disappointing result.

Unprepared for Exam & Not Trying

Dan’s SituationDan, who is in year 12 and doing General Maths, struggles A LOT. He doesn't seem to have put in any effort throughout the year as he has no notes or recollection of learning many concepts. I find it difficult to try and cram through the general maths syllabus..

Teacher Tests Contain Random Content

My year 12 student's teacher appears to be a little inadequate 🤔 e.g. he does not teach some concepts in the topic that end up in the exam. My student has been asking his friends what their teachers are telling them about the topics that will be tested in the..

Horrible Result In Practice Test

My student got 2/21 for a test I had set myself.I found that she had difficulty in trying to remember several topics all at once and was confused to use which concept when doing certain questions. I think I should incorporate simpler questions to boost her confidence and go through..

Poor Maths Test Result

One student received an 'E' at the end of semester reports. We were all in a bit of shock because she had been improving immensely-- her understanding as well as problem solving skills, especially when making things visual for herself. I can't help but feel responsible. What has been letting..

Test preparation & general revision

My student seems to forget a lot of content needed for tests. Especially when there is a long time between the test and when topics were actually learnt. How can I prepare her for tests so she doesn’t forget things previously learnt? Generally speaking, to maintain memory of topics throughout..

Poor Exam Results After Tutoring, Why?

One of my students, Sarah, has just performed very poorly in her exam, scoring in the 40s. We’ve been working together for a few months and it seemed to going ok but her performance was FAR below expectations. I’m not sure what to say to the client or how..

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