Getting ready for exams is not easy. There is an unlimited number of revision resources that can be drawn upon and there are multiple subjects pulling students in opposing directions. One of the core challenges therefore, is knowing what things to focus on to produce the most impact. That is to say, what work to do and what work to avoid. This article introduces the concept of the Bulletproof Booklet and how it can help your child discern what tasks and topics to focus on in the last few weeks prior to exams.
One of the biggest traps we see students fall into is that they study for the subjects or topics that they’re most confident with, avoiding the areas that actually require more work. This is a natural avoidance behaviour that we see exhibited by students – even those who are naturally driven and focused.
One of the simple techniques we’ve seen used by top students is to prioritise their weakest areas using the Elevate Bulletproof Booklet. This involves 3 steps.
Step 1: Do past exams or revision questions
Step 2: Get the exam/questions graded
Step 3: Fill in the Bulletproof Booklet
They may need to speak to their teacher about this column to get accurate feedback, or it may be obvious to them once reading the correct answer. Either way, it is important for them to identify the reason why they got it wrong. Was it due to misreading the question, did they miss a key-term in a definition? Did they not show their workings? Whatever the reason, this is important to identify so that the student can begin to re-frame their understanding or approach to that question style or topic. The final column leaves room for the student to fill in the correct answer to the question to use as a reference point.
Good luck!
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