+TIPS: Progress High learners ready to nail the exams
Progress Comprehensive High Matrics get motivated.
The Grade 12 final exams have officially kicked off and Progress Comprehensive High School in Pimville added to the preparations by motivating learners to give it their all.
On Tuesday, October 16, the school teachers and invited guests came together to celebrate the successes of the school’s Grade 12 class of 2018 at the Pimville Community Centre [PCC].
This was to acknowledge the highlights of the year as the learners were recognised for their achievements.
What stood out the most about the school is that the school’s principal, Maggie Makgoba, is really involved.
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With more than 200 learners in Grade 12, she seems to know at least half of them and not just by their names but, how the learners perform in class, how they behave as well as their individual personalities.
Kamegelo Maputla, who was awarded position 1 in the Top 5, is one of the learners who gives the school the hope of having learners who will be recognised as top achievers in the whole of Gauteng.
“I believe I have worked hard to get where I am now, I am proud of myself, however, I still need to improve, I want to be one of the top achievers. It takes hard work, sleepless nights and determination and overall I think I am ready for the finals,” said Maputla.
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“It has been a tough year but I fought, I was consistent, I have always been performing well in all my subjects, except now, my geography marks are low, I got 64%, but it’s not a train smash, there’s still a room for improvement,” said Tebogo Setai.
Being at school can be very hard when you’re pregnant, you may need to miss classes because you’re feeling sick, or very tired. But Xilombe Masingi still managed to survive in class and got two awards which she says aren’t even to the best of her ability and that she is aiming to achieve 5 distinctions or more.
“I struggled a bit with mathematics but I will work on it, with my 3rd term, I got distinctions in two subjects and level 6 in four of my subjects. I am going up with my finals,” she said.
Tips for final exams:
1. Have all your materials ready before you begin studying – pencils, pens, highlighters, paper, etc.
2. Be positive. Make sure your brain holds onto the information you are learning by reminding yourself how important it is to remember the work and get the marks.
3. Take a walk outside. A change of scenery will stimulate your learning. You’ll be surprised at how much more you take in after being outside in the fresh air.
4. Break up your learning sections into manageable parts. Trying to learn too much at one time will only result in a tired, unfocused and anxious brain.
5. Keep your study sessions short but effective and reward yourself with short, constructive breaks.
6. Teach your concepts to anyone who will listen. It might feel strange at first, but it is definitely worth reading your revision notes aloud.
7. Your brain learns well with colours and pictures. Try to use them whenever you can.
8. Be confident with the learning areas you know well and focus your brain energy on the sections that you find more difficult to take in.
9. Repetition is the key to retaining information you have to learn. Keep going – don’t give up!
10. Sleeping at least 8 hours every night, eating properly and drinking plenty of water are all important things you need to do for your brain. Studying for exams is like strenuous exercise, so you must be physically prepared.
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