{"id":799,"date":"2014-03-21T19:00:13","date_gmt":"2014-03-21T19:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mytutorweb.co.uk\/blog\/?p=799"},"modified":"2023-02-22T16:57:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T16:57:10","slug":"top-10-ways-make-mocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/students\/top-10-ways-make-mocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Ways to Make the Most of your Mocks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the relaxation and over indulgence of the Christmas holidays, it can be tempting to ignore the prospect of January mock exams, as phrases such as \u2018it\u2019s okay they don\u2019t count\u2019 \u2018and \u2018I\u2019ll just wing it\u2019 start flying around. As inviting as this kind of blissful denial may seem, it\u2019s worth it to make the effort to get the very most out of your mocks. See them as a blessing rather than a curse&#8230;a chance to make the mistakes before they really matter.&nbsp; Here are ten top tips towards making your mocks count&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><!-- Find a tutor CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"margin: 50px 0px; color:#000000;background-color:#f7f2ed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.15\">\n        <strong>Need help with your studies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\">\n        <a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/get-started\" style=\"border-radius:4px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#03ccba\">Find a tutor<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Find a tutor CTA --><\/p>\n<h2>Revise<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a popular opinion that it\u2019s a good idea to see how you do on the mocks without studying, so that you can confidently know that, with revision, you\u2019ll do much better when it comes to the real thing. However, it really is better to study for the mocks. The results will give you a much more accurate idea of how you\u2019d perform in a real exam, and it\u2019s worth getting used to revision and the ways that you study best.<\/p>\n<h2>Evaluate your revision<\/h2>\n<p>Reflect on how you studied and make plans accordingly for when it comes to studying for the real exams. Perhaps you didn\u2019t organise your time so as to cover all topics, or perhaps you studied too much (yes, it\u2019s possible!). Maybe you tried to learn too much by memory when the real trick is to learn how to adapt spontaneously to different questions. Whatever it is, work on it!<\/p>\n<h2>Time it right<\/h2>\n<p>Do past papers beforehand so you know roughly how long to spend on each question. It\u2019s often timing that causes students to lose marks, so be strict with it early on- it\u2019ll help you learn how to put your best points across whilst working against the clock.<\/p>\n<h2>Get to know the questions<\/h2>\n<p>Find out what sort of questions will be asked so you know what to expect and how to prepare- for example, are full essays required, are they very specific or very broad, do you need examples and case studies?<\/p>\n<h2>Learn what they\u2019re actually asking<\/h2>\n<p>Find out what is meant and required by words such as \u2018<i>examine<\/i>\u2019 \u2018<i>describe<\/i>\u2019 \u2018<i>assess<\/i>\u2019 \u2018<i>evaluate<\/i>\u2019 \u2018<i>discuss<\/i>\u2019 etc. Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t quite grasp it in the mocks- it\u2019s a chance to note the kind of things that are likely to come up and learn exactly how to answer them.<\/p>\n<h2>Study the feedback<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest, reading through pages of red pen annotations is often less than appealing! But going through the feedback carefully is an absolute must! Not only will it improve your knowledge, but there will also be exam technique advice. Make a list of the most important or recurring points in the feedback, and refer to this when revising in future.<\/p>\n<h2>Study the mark scheme<\/h2>\n<p>Mocks will usually be past exam papers, so there will be available mark schemes and exam reports. You can compare what you wrote with exactly what the examiners wanted, and get to know the sort of things they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<h2>Redo<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019ve studied the feedback, redo some of your questions and get them remarked &#8211; this will show whether you\u2019ve really understood where you went wrong.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t compare results<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s natural to have your confidence knocked if you haven\u2019t done as well as your classmates.&nbsp; Remember that when it comes down to it, the exam is anyone\u2019s game, depending on individual performance on the day and the preparation done before!<\/p>\n<h2>Remember its not the end of the world<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s disappointing when you don\u2019t do as well as you\u2019d hoped. This can be a positive thing, as it can motivate you to work hard to up your grade. However, don\u2019t let the results take all your confidence away, and don\u2019t give up- the point of mocks is that you still have time to improve, and with hard work and dedication, this really is possible. (I speak from experience, as someone who got Ds and Es on their first AS Geography mocks, but ended up with a high A grade!)<\/p>\n<p>Written by Emma Jones<\/p>\n<p>A MyTutor&nbsp;Tutor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the relaxation and over indulgence of the Christmas holidays, it can be tempting to ignore the prospect of January mock exams, as phrases such as \u2018it\u2019s okay they don\u2019t count\u2019 \u2018and \u2018I\u2019ll just wing it\u2019 start flying around. 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