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Test-Smart: Skills and Practice for Exam Confidence

Learners will practice key test-taking strategies and practice applying them. This class helps build confidence in order to enhance performance on exams and tests through practical exercises.
Mrs. Kaye B.A. (Hons) P.G.C.E.
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25 mins
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Class Experience

The aim of this lesson is to give straight-forward exam / test practice. Learners will have the opportunity to take their time going through exams and ask questions about types of questions that may be a stumbling block when faced in an exam situation. 

Each week, learners will work with real-world test papers, exam papers, and quizzes from various subjects and formats to understand the language, structure, and expectations of different assessments. The class will cover time management, answering techniques, and how to identify key information in questions. Learners will also be taught tips for staying calm and focused during tests, building their confidence and test-taking abilities.

Class Experience:

This lesson is planned around your learner's academic needs. 

What Will Be Taught:

	•	Test-taking strategies for different types of exams.
	•	How to manage time effectively during a test.
	•	Techniques for answering multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions.
	•	Understanding key terms and instructions in test questions.
	•	How to stay calm and focused during exams.

Topics Covered:

	•	Weekly practice with a variety of test papers, including subject-specific and general knowledge exams.
	•	Effective test-answering techniques for various formats.
	•	Time management tips.
	•	Confidence-building exercises through repetition and review.

Class Structure:

	•	Weekly Focus: Each week, we’ll work on a new set of test materials, with a specific focus on mastering different aspects of exam-taking.
	•	Interactive Practice: Students will practice answering questions in real-time and receive immediate feedback on their work.
	•	Discussions: After working through each test, we will review answers together, allowing students to discuss their approaches, clarify doubts, and understand strategies for improvement.

Teaching Style:

I use an interactive and supportive teaching style, blending direct instruction with discussion, guided practice, and peer learning. Each class will include a combination of slides, discussions, and practical exercises. Learners will also have the chance to ask questions throughout the session.

Learner Interaction:

Learners will have the opportunity to interact through:

	•	Discussion: Sharing ideas and strategies in response to test questions.
	•	Feedback: Receiving personalized feedback on their answers.
	•	Guided Practice: Working through test papers as a class, in small groups, and individually.
Learning Goals
To be able to practice exam / test questions.
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
There will be times that I will send links to useful videos. In order to access some of the resources you will need to have access to Youtube. You will not need to have a Youtube account and the links will be sent through the. Outschool platform. Children will need to be supervised when watching Youtube videos, YouTube’s Terms of Service You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service; however, children of all ages may use the Service and YouTube Kids (where available) if enabled by a parent or legal guardian. Permission by Parent or Guardian If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian’s permission to use the Service. Please have them read this Agreement with you.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Youtube
Joined November, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in History from St Mary's University College part of the University Of Surrey
I am an experienced classroom primary / elementary school teacher and head of year. I have taught in London, North Africa and the Middle East and am now based in the U.S.  With many years of experience and enjoy helping children progress in their academic journey. I pride myself on ensuring that the materials are educational and engaging and that children leave the lesson knowing more than they started. Progressing and moving forward with confidence. I have also completed many training courses to help children become better writers, readers, speakers and mathematicians. I am looking forward to you joining me!

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Ages: 8-11

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