Exam Day Strategies

This is the most important lesson in your practice papers course. Everything you have revised comes down to one day — and being prepared for that day can make a real difference to your score.

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The Week Before the Exam

What to Do

Day	Activity
7 days before	Do one final full practice paper under timed conditions
5–6 days before	Review your weakest topics — but do not try to learn anything completely new
3–4 days before	Light revision only — read through your notes and key vocabulary lists
2 days before	Prepare everything you need (see checklist below)
1 day before	No revision! Relax, do something enjoyable, and go to bed early

What NOT to Do

• Do not try to cram the night before — it will make you tired and anxious
• Do not stay up late watching screens — blue light disrupts sleep
• Do not skip meals — your brain needs fuel
• Do not compare yourself to others — focus on your own preparation

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