Strategies to succeed in post-16 courses

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Passing exams at 18 requires specific skills and strategies. Here’s how to support students to develop them

Passing courses and exams in post-16 education requires skills that will help students succeed in higher education and employment too. Skills such as note taking and effective revision are essential, but they’re not part of the exam specification. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t teach them. This article suggests ways to incorporate them into your teaching. 

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