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Mock Exams
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:22 pm
by Godfather
Hi,
I am new to all this - we have done a lot prep; when is the best time to register for a Mock Exams....I just want to make sure I get my monies worth.
also want to make sure doesn't harm confidence
Re: Mock Exams
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 7:22 pm
by MerlinFromCamelot
I would think twice about mock tests.. They are usually a lot harder than the real thing. The cente can then offer their services to fix the problem and if the child passes the centre did well and if the child does not pass they can say he/she was already weak as shown in the test. I know someone who's DS had taken 2 mocks last summer and performed really badly... He passed both Bexley and Kent and had a high enough score for St Olaves. If you are going down that route suggest you do your homework and choose carefully.
Good luck
Re: Mock Exams
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:33 pm
by parent2013
I echo your comments. Just go for mocks to learn the exam like ambience and not for test scores.
Re: Mock Exams
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:08 am
by dwisdom
I have found a place where they do cheap mock exams. I have found it increadibly useful....even just instill confidence, honing exam technique, dealing with silly mistakes. Once we do a couple of these we plan to go to harrow and do one the fptp mock exams
Re: Mock Exams
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:40 am
by agathachristie
Godfather wrote:Hi,
I am new to all this - we have done a lot prep; when is the best time to register for a Mock Exams....I just want to make sure I get my monies worth.
also want to make sure doesn't harm confidence
Sutton mocks are worth considering and very close to the real thing. This year Wallington County Grammar PFA are also offering mocks.
Goodluck
Re: Mock Exams
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:50 am
by dwisdom
Are they cem?
Re: Mock Exams
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:07 pm
by MerlinFromCamelot
It will be difficult to find a mock test that is close to the Bexley one. CEM can change the test every year so nobody knows for sure what will come up. It is all guess work. Think the best option is to practise widely.
Re: Mock Exams
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:28 am
by mumsdarling2
dwisdom wrote:I have found a place where they do cheap mock exams. I have found it increadibly useful....even just instill confidence, honing exam technique, dealing with silly mistakes. Once we do a couple of these we plan to go to harrow and do one the fptp mock exams
dwisdom - would you mind sharing this mock exam provider as I am looking for one for my DC. They all seem so expensive and provide hardly any feedback at all. Many Thanks.
Re: Mock Exams
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:41 am
by dwisdom
will PM you
Re: Mock Exams
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:51 am
by RSA
Please also PM me - I am self tutoring and would like some feedback on the weak points