With exams cancelled for 2021, end of term teacher assessments will play a pivotal role in shaping the grades awarded this summer.
If your child was set to undertake GCSEs or A-levels this year, it’s important to emphasise that any work submitted in the coming weeks could be used to aid the assessment.
Each lesson, mock exam and other assignments will provide an indicator of performance, and youngsters will need to score well to boost their chances of good grade outcomes.
However, given time away from the classroom and the disruption to their education, pupils might feel stress and anxiety relating to the process, meaning they may require additional support.
Given the nature of how grades will be assigned, pupils cannot afford to take things easy – as all of their actions could inform the grade they are given.
Most schools are likely to use as many options as possible to help teachers make an informed decision, meaning your child will still need to be prepared.
If they have mock exams coming up, or are unsure on certain things they have been taught, a tutor could help to reinforce their knowledge and provide much-needed assistance.
If they have mock exams coming up, or are unsure on certain things they have been taught, a tutor could help to reinforce their knowledge and provide much-needed assistance.
A tutor is well-placed to provide a tailored solution based on your child’s specific needs, such as providing help with certain topics or subject areas.
The initial session can be used to discuss areas where they might be struggling and to work out the best plan for supporting your child to be successful.
If mock exams are being used to influence the end of term teacher assessments, tutors can help your child with revision techniques and can help build their confidence ahead of the exams.
This can be done by using an array of past exam papers and other resources, ensuring that youngsters are ready for what they will face – an important factor given most pupils have had little exposure to exams in the past year.
A tutor can also provide guidance on the best ways to approach the subject matter, as well as on more technical elements such as how to adequately structure answers to ensure maximum marks.
With the end of term teacher assessments looming, it’s important to remember that there is still time to get that additional help if your child feels they need it.
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