Months 1-3: Foundation & Familiarisation
Goal: Understand the test format, establish a study routine, and identify areas for improvement.
Key Actions:
- Understand the test: Review the test format, sections, and question types using the official test preparation materials.
- Diagnostic testing: Take a practice test without time limits to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Establish routine: Set up a consistent, daily study schedule (e.g., 45-60 minutes a day).
- Core skill development: Focus on general reading comprehension, expanding vocabulary, and practicing foundational maths problem-solving.
Months 4-6: Skill Building & Targeted Practice
Goal: Strengthen skills in identified weak areas and build familiarity with different question types.
Key Actions:
- Targeted practice: Allocate more time to challenging sections.
- Active learning: Engage in problem-solving exercises and discussions, not just passive reading.
- Writing skills: Practice planning and writing short essays/stories using different prompts (e.g., images, newspaper headlines). Focus on clear ideas, logical structure, and language use.
- Monthly mock tests: Complete one full-length practice test monthly to track progress and build stamina.
Months 7-9: Time Management & Strategy
Goal: Master time management, develop exam strategies, and increase speed and accuracy.
Key Actions:
- Timed practice: Transition to completing practice sections under strict timed conditions to simulate the actual exam environment.
- Strategy development: Learn and refine strategies for each section, such as pacing oneself and avoiding getting stuck on difficult questions.
- Review and analyse: Thoroughly review mistakes after each practice session and understand the correct method for similar questions.
- Critical thinking: Focus on inferring, hypothesising, and generalising from presented information, as these higher-order thinking skills are key to the test.
Months 10-12: Intensive Simulation & Well-being
Goal: Peak performance on test day, confidence building, and stress management.
Key Actions:
- Full mock exams: Take full-length, timed mock exams regularly (e.g., weekly) in a quiet environment to replicate test conditions.
- Final review: Revisit and correct mistakes from previous practice tests.
- Stress management: Develop coping strategies for anxiety, schedule regular breaks, and ensure adequate sleep and nutrition.
- Test day preparation: Familiarise all logistics for the test day, including location, required materials, and arrival procedures.
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