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Using Past Papers and Apps to Study Smarter
Thandiwe Mokoena
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Past papers are the best practice a learner can get, and a few good apps make them easier to use. Start with the last three years of your subject’s papers. Do one under real exam conditions, with a timer and no notes.
Then mark it honestly using the memorandum.
Every mark you lose in practice is a mark you can win back in November. Ayesha Patel, Physical Sciences TutorKeep a list of the questions you got wrong. Revise those topics first. At Kennispunt Academy we go through the common mistakes with every matric group.
Choose apps that fit your phone and data
Pick one or two free apps for flashcards and quick quizzes. Download the papers and notes on Wi-Fi so you are not spending airtime. Switch off chat notifications while you study, because a single message can cost you twenty minutes.
Turn paper practice into a habit
Do one full paper each weekend and one small section every weekday afternoon. Mark each one straight away and write down what went wrong. After a month you will see the same mistakes less and less.
Rajesh Naidoo
I really enjoyed this post. My son has started using past papers every afternoon and his confidence in Maths is already much better.
David Abrahams
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad the advice helped you. Please keep sending your questions to the Kennispunt team.
Megan Fourie
Very helpful advice for matric parents. The tips on planning study time and asking teachers the right questions made our evenings less stressful. Thank you!
Lerato Molefe
Clear and practical article. I shared it with my Grade 11 class group and we are already trying the revision timetable ideas before the November exams.