Exam practice is essential. Make sure your students have access to practice exam papers for the subjects they take. Make sure the exam papers relate to the correct version of the curriculum.

Formulae sheets or key concept sheets are useful for quick revision. Make some sheets your students can stick on a wall or at the back of their books. The more they look at the formulae and key...

Many subjects require students to know work from the previous grades. Make sure your child has access to a good reference book that contains the concepts they need to refer back to.

Make sure your teenager has enough time to relax, do sport, play music and spend time with friends. A balanced lifestyle often leads to better results.

Try to be supportive even when you are disappointed in your child’s marks. Help your child by asking her teacher for advice, getting additional study material or outside tutoring. This will build...

Encourage your child not to cram at the last minute. The work that is learned while your child is panicking is unlikely to be...

On the afternoon before the exam, get your child to review her notes and summaries, especially for sections of work where she is less confident.

Once your teenager has completed practise exam papers, go over the areas where they struggle. Get a study guide to help you and your student if you need help with a particular section.

Studying should be active. Your child should be making notes, working through examples, doing practice exam papers and testing herself on the sections she is studying.

Different study methods work for different students. Find out what works for your child so you understand how you can support him or her.

Make a list of the stationery and instruments you need for your exam and pack it the night before.

Stay positive and confident! Believe that you can ace the test or the exam.

Make sure you know and can explain all formulas and theorems in your exams. These are easy marks.

Find out what study method works best for you. Use mindmaps, flow diagrams and/or notes.

Keep healthy: Exercise, drink water and eat food that is good for your body and mind.

Study for 30 to 45 minutes at a time and then take a break – otherwise you won’t concentrate as well.

Give yourself plenty of time to study before tests and exams.