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How to Prepare for the NSC Final Exams
Thandiwe Mbeki
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Writing the NSC final exams is easier when you start early and know what to expect. At Leerruimte in Rondebosch we ask Matric learners to begin with the timetable, then work backwards and give every subject a few set slots each week.
Past papers are the best tool you have. Do one under timed conditions, mark it honestly and write down the topics that cost you marks. Pieter van der Merwe, our Maths Tutor, reminds learners that the same types of questions come back every year.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson MandelaSleep and food matter too. Pack water and a snack for exam days, and arrive early. If you feel stuck on a section, book a session with a tutor and bring your marked paper along.
Build a revision timetable that works
List every NSC paper with its date, then count back the weeks. Give your hardest subjects the most slots, but never skip the easy ones. Pin the timetable above your desk at home or keep a photo of it on your phone.
Ask for help before the exam week
If a topic still confuses you, speak up early. Our tutors at Leerruimte can go through one tricky section with you in a single session. Bring your past paper, and we will work through the mistakes together.
Lwazi Dlamini
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
Thank you, we are glad it helped. Come past Leerruimte in Rondebosch any weekday if you want to see the study desks.
Fatima Isaacs
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
Clear and honest advice. My son read it before his preliminary exams and said it helped him settle down and plan his time properly.