I'm currently studying for my QTS Skills tests and I have realised how little there is online for support and tips etc for these tests, so I thought I'd share a little knowledge with you all. I'm only sharing what I have done for any test I've had so far in my life.
1. Get a good revision guide.
When taking exams revision guides become your new best friends! Not only do they include all the information you need to learn, but they often also include helpful advice and tips for the exam and preparing for it. For my GCSEs I used the CGP books, which I can highly recommend. For my QTS revision I have been using the 'Teachers' Skills Tests for Dummies' book. It has all the information you could need, from revision tips, to showing you how to work out different questions.
2. Do practice papers.
Practice papers lets you see how much information you have taken in, and the areas that you need to improve on. I find these very useful as you can then work on the areas that you struggle with the most. You don't have to do a full paper at once, you could work through it slowly on a regular basis. However, I do recommend doing at least 1 timed paper before the exam to get used to the timing and prepare yourself better for the real exam!
3. Revision timetables.
Making timetables allows you to schedule what your doing. I found this especially useful for my GCSEs as there are so many subjects to revise for, I found myself revising for the subjects I enjoyed more than others. Timetables allow you to ensure that you revise for all of your exams regularly.
4. Find a way that suits you.
I personally find that mind maps, practice papers and reading materials helps me to learn best. However, everyone learns differently. Find a way to revise that helps you the most, this can take time but be patient, you will find a way.
5. DON'T LEAVE IT TILL LAST MINUTE!!
Make sure you start revising at least 2 months in advance. I find that starting early is best, you can then revise small amounts regularly. For my GCSEs I started revision the year before my exam. As soon as I got new notes in class I would review them at the end of the week.For my QTS skills tests I started revising in August and I am taking them February/March.
6. Take time off!
Make sure that you give yourself some time to relax! I like to make sure I have at least 1 night off a week. I also stop working at around teatime at a weekend and around 7 on a week night! Don't work late into the night, get some well-earned rest!!
Hopefully you find these tips useful! I hope that you pass whatever exam your taking!! Good luck!!
Love, Becky x
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