As we move into Term 2, we know that many students are seeking to find ways to extend themselves and prepare well for their end of Semester 1 exams. With exams for students in Years 10 and 11 in early June, students will be building revision time into their homework and study routines, as the evidence indicates that frequent spaced repetition leads to greater memory retention than cramming the night before.
In order to support students manage their time well, feel confident, organised, and challenge themselves to achieve their best, we have set aside some time to continue the development of their revision techniques and exam skills.
Year 10 Students
On Thursday 8 May Year 10 students will have two lessons designed to prepare for their first set of exams. Presenters will be both OLMC staff and external presenters from Elevate Education. Students will not only have the opportunity to develop exam preparation skills, but also how to manage stress and often an important skill, how to move on from an exam, even if it did not go as well as planned.
Year 11 Students
Year 11 students experienced the Year 10 program in 2024 so now is the time to refine their skills even further. Their focus will be on reviewing their revision strategies from previous years and managing their worries in the assessment, as well as in the lead-up to exams. This session for one lesson on Thursday 8 May will be led by Elevate Education, with their workshop ‘Study like a Sensei.’
Resources to support revision, time management and the exam experience can be found on the OLMC Study Skills website, with the link on SIMON.