Year 12 HSC Trial HSC Examination Preparation

The Trial HSC Examination is approaching and it is great to see each of our Year 12 students maximising their time intheir lessons. Whilst each student has their own routine their learning cycle will all lead them to success in these assessments. Content retrieval is a key skill for all of our students from 7-12. There are many different methods to this but repetition is part of all of these routines.

Our Year 12 SOR classes have been revising each of their knowledge points through collaboration, memory/flashcards, peer testing and most importantly writing under examination timed conditions.

Our 7-11 students should already be embedding these study habits before they reach Year 12 so that the HSC experience is as successful as possible. If our students are following this routine for learning success over and over, they will see their learning confidence grow each term and each year.

Study Strategy Advice

1. Set Clear Goals
   Break down subjects into manageable topics and set weekly goals. Use SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
2. Use Active Recall
   Practice retrieving information from memory (e.g., flashcards, quizzes) and review content at increasing intervals to strengthen retention.
3. Practice Past Papers/Questions
   Familiarise yourself with exam formats and timing. Do these under timed conditions.
4. Mix Study Techniques
   Combine reading, summarising, teaching others, and visual aids like mind maps or diagrams to reinforce learning.