Exam Support

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Preparing for exams can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies and resources, you can approach them with confidence. Below you’ll find recommended revision websites for the core subjects, along with some practical revision techniques to help you study effectively.

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📚 Key Revision Websites

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English

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• BBC Bitesize – English: Guides for literature, language, and key skills.
• SparkNotes: Summaries and analyses of key texts.
• Seneca Learning: Interactive revision courses.

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Maths

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• BBC Bitesize – Maths: Step-by-step explanations and practice questions.
• Corbettmaths: Videos, practice questions, and exam papers.
• Maths Genie: Revision notes, past papers, and model solutions.

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Science

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• BBC Bitesize – Science: Covers Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Seneca Learning: Free revision courses tailored to exam boards.
• Gojimo: Mobile app for on-the-go revision quizzes.

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General Revision & Past Papers

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• Exam Board Websites (e.g. AQA, Edexcel, OCR) – Official past papers and mark schemes.
• Revision World: Free resources across multiple subjects.
• Quizlet: Flashcards for quick recall and testing.

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📝 General Revision Techniques – The 4R’s of Retrieval

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1. Revisit

• Go back over topics regularly to strengthen memory.
• Space out revision sessions instead of cramming.
• Use a revision timetable to ensure all areas are covered more than once.

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2. Reduce

• Break topics down into smaller, manageable chunks.
• Create revision cards, mind maps, flow charts, or summary notes.
• Focus on the key points rather than copying out whole textbooks.

 

3. Rehearse

• Practice knowledge in different ways.
• Try flashcards, quizzes, teaching someone else, or short-answer questions.
• Mix up the order of topics so knowledge can be applied flexibly.

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4. Recall

• Test knowledge without notes.
• Complete past papers under timed conditions.
• Review answers against mark schemes to understand how marks are awarded.

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💬 Getting Support

Exams can be challenging, and it is important that students know where to find support:

• Exam’s officer- Sarah Reade: sreade@kinverhigh.co.uk

• Form Tutors – The first point of contact for guidance, organisation, and overall progress.
• Pastoral Staff – Available to provide support with wellbeing, managing exam stress, and maintaining a healthy balance between study and rest.
• Subject Teachers – Able to offer targeted support with subject content, revision techniques, and exam practice.

✅ If students have any concerns, they are encouraged to speak to a member of staff promptly so that the right support can be put in place.