saffronLondon wrote:
Hi
We have the option to let our DS sit a mock exam for one school, the day before the VR exam for another grammar school. Is that unwise? Too much stress?!
Any advice welcome....
A mock exam the day before is not a good idea. Your DS will be sitting a long and demanding test the next day so to put them through one 24 hrs before is likely to leave them drained.
Remember that, if you do administer a mock the day before, it won't be beneficial unless there is an opportunity to go over the paper with them. That will likely be another hour or so of focus.
As has been advised, the time to go for mocks is around now to 8 weeks before. Rest and get a good night's sleep the day before.