Monday, 6 February 2017

Mock Examination results as Predictor of Students' Performance in Nigerian Secondary Schools

 
Lagooz SS3 Students writing 2017 Mock Examination 

Over the years, Mock examinations have played an important role in the Nigerian Education System at all levels. It has been viewed as a strong indicator of the leamer's performance in the final examinations administered by the national examining body, West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO). 
Doing mocks early enough in the year gives you time before the real thing to target areas that need improvement. Mock exam results can identify how best to spend the coming months for students.
Once these areas are identified, it is then a case of putting in the hours. It is not enough to think about what you need to do better, it is the action and the doing that really makes a difference.
 
Being comfortable and confident enough to ask someone else for help, be it a teacher, parent or carer, is a big part of having a growth mindset. Mock exams can be used as a way of getting students to feel comfortable receiving feedback, which paves the way for further improvement and learning.

In summary

Mock exams, if framed right, can be incredibly beneficial for students. Helping them to see that is part of the challenge. They can help students to start revising early, to practise effective revision strategies, to improve their knowledge, to familiarise themselves with pressure, and act as a guide moving forward.

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