Science : Tips to doing well

Note-taking

helps pupils to internalise the information and key concepts

 

information can be organized into smaller segments to help pupils remember it better.

·         Notes should be simple and meaningful

·         Notes should capture the key words and key concepts of each topic

·         There is more than one method of note-taking

–     writing in point form

–     mapping information (table, classification chart, graphic organiser etc)

 

Answering Exam Questions

MCQ can be tricky - wrong options are usually very similar to the correct option.

·         Use the technique of ‘elimination’ to reduce the number of ‘possible options’ - crossing out those options that are unlikely to be the answer

 

·     Find out the topic and concept being tested in the question

·         Never pick the first answer that ‘looks right’. Read and understand each option provided

 

Open-ended Q are free response questions.

·         Highlight keywords

·         Find out the topic and key concept being tested in the question

·         Surface the scientific key words that associates with the concept

·         Note the allocation of marks for each question in order to estimate the amount of information required for the answer