Exam Literacy

In the light of the recent decision to make all subjects at GCSE linear, so that student swill be tested in one-off exams, it will be even more important to prepare students effectively for exams. Accordingly, this book concentrates on what works in terms of revision strategies: practice testing, distributed practice, elaborative interrogation and self-explanation, while setting out what doesn't work: re-reading, highlighting, summarizing, etc. Uniquely, it also includes subject specific examples based on the new specification content, showing how these proven revision strategies could work alongside each area of subject content. The author also discusses and explains what each key exam document (exam specifications, exam reports, mark schemes, specimen papers, etc.) comprises and shows how to download all of these and become 'exam-literate'. This is an exceptional and essential research-based guide for all teachers looking to improve results in schools and colleges.