Questions to Ask Your Teacher Before Exams

Many learners leave the classroom with questions they never asked. Exam time is stressful, and a few clear answers from your teacher can save you hours of guessing. Ask which topics carry the most marks. Ask how the paper is set out and how long you should spend on each section. Ayesha Davids, our Physical Sciences Tutor, also tells learners to ask what a full-mark answer looks like.

The only silly question is the one you were too shy to ask. Ayesha Davids

Write your questions down before you speak to the teacher so you do not forget. If you are still unsure afterwards, bring them to a tutor at Leerruimte and we will go through them with you.

Ask about marks and format

Find out how the paper is divided and where the most marks sit. Ask your teacher to show you one model answer. Knowing what the marker looks for makes your own revision far more focused.

Ask what you should not skip

Teachers often know which topics learners find hardest. Ask which ones to practise twice. If you want more support, our tutors in Rondebosch can go over those sections with you before the exam.

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4 Comments

Lwazi Dlamini

25 January 2024 at 21:10

Thanks for this. I am sharing it with my cousin who is writing matric this year. The study tips are easy to follow.

Nomvula Khumalo
25 January 2024 at 21:26

Thank you, we are glad it helped. Come past Leerruimte in Rondebosch any weekday if you want to see the study desks.

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Fatima Isaacs

25 January 2024 at 21:17

Very useful post. I tutor Grade 10 maths on Saturdays and this gave me a few good ideas to share with my learners this term.

Johan Pretorius

25 January 2024 at 21:22

Clear and honest advice. My son read it before his preliminary exams and said it helped him settle down and plan his time properly.