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Revision and exam readiness

Checks after mocks whether exam-year pupils know what to revise, use methods that work, can get past papers, used their mock feedback and value intervention sessions, and how they are coping, so you can adjust the run-up to summer exams. About 4 minutes to complete.

What respondents read first

This survey asks how ready you feel for your exams and what would help, so we can plan the next few months. It takes about 4 minutes. It is anonymous, and results are only shown for groups of 5 or more pupils. If you write something that makes us worried about your safety or someone else's, the school's safeguarding lead will read that comment. They will not know who wrote it, so they cannot come and find you. This survey is not the way to get help quickly, so if you need help now, talk to an adult you trust in school.
Fig. 1  The opening screen, word for word.

How anonymity works in this survey

  • The school cannot see who answered. Nothing is reported until 10 people have answered.
  • A group, such as one role or one year group, is shown only when 5 or more people in it have answered. Smaller groups are hidden.
  • An answer chosen by fewer than 5 people is hidden, along with enough others that it cannot be worked out by subtraction.
  • Written comments appear only once 10 people have answered.

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The questions

Numbered in the order respondents see them.

Arrange the questions

Respondents choose

Which year are you in?

  • Year 11
  • Year 13
  • Another year with exams

This places each answer in a group for the report. It is the only question about the person answering.

Revision and readiness7

  1. Question 1.

    I know which topics I need to revise in each subject.

    Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree

  2. Question 3.

    Which revision methods do you use most? Choose up to three.

    Choose any that apply

    • Testing myself, such as flashcards or quizzes
    • Doing past papers or exam questions
    • Reading through my notes
    • Making notes or summaries
    • Highlighting
    • Mind maps or diagrams
    • Videos or revision apps
    • Revising with friends
    • I have not started revising yet
  3. Question 4.

    Teachers have shown me revision methods that work.

    Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree

  4. Question 5.

    I can easily get past papers for my subjects.

    Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree

  5. Question 6.

    I am following a revision plan.

    Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree

  6. Question 14.

    I feel ready for my exams this summer.

    Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree

  7. Question 15.

    What one thing would help you most in the run-up to your exams?

    Write your own answer

Revising well1

  1. Question 2.

    I know how to revise in a way that works for me.

    Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree

Mock exams and feedback2

  1. Question 7.

    The feedback from my mocks showed me what to work on.

    Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree

  2. Question 8.

    I have had time in lessons to work on what my mocks showed.

    Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree

Revision and catch-up sessions2

  1. Question 9.

    This year, have you been to any extra revision or catch-up sessions outside normal lessons?

    Choose one

    • Yes, often
    • Yes, sometimes
    • No, I have not been offered any
    • No, I chose not to go
  2. Question 10.

    The extra revision sessions I have been to were useful.

    Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree

Coping with exam pressure3

  1. Question 11.

    In the last two weeks, how often have you felt stressed about schoolwork?

    How often: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always

  2. Question 12.

    I feel able to cope with the pressure of exams.

    Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree

  3. Question 13.

    If exams were getting on top of you, who would you talk to? Choose all that apply.

    Choose any that apply

    • My tutor
    • A subject teacher
    • Head of year or sixth form
    • Pastoral or wellbeing staff
    • Parents or carers
    • Friends
    • Someone else
    • I would not talk to anyone

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