The document provides information and advice for Year 10 students preparing for the School Certificate English exam. The exam consists of multiple choice and short answer questions based on different text types, as well as two extended writing tasks of 100 and 200 words. Students are advised to revise class work, practice tests, and do wide reading. They should read instructions carefully, allocate time properly between questions, and choose the best answer for multiple choice. Proper preparation, equipment, well-being, and relaxation are emphasized for test day.

1. Year 10 ENGLISHSchool Certificate Preparation

2. The Exam1 90 minute s45 Multiple Choice questionsShort answer responses to unseen texts of different text types2 x extended writing tasks 1) 100words ( 25 lines) 2) 200 words (50 lines)Text types examined: typically prose fiction, non-fiction, poetry, visual etc.10/15/20102Year 10 School Certificate Preparation

3. RevisionYour revision should continue over the weeks leading up to the School CertificateRevision should include study of class work (English literacy) as well as practice testsYou should have a good understanding of all class work before you sit the exam, if you don’t, it is not too late to ask your teacher questionsWide reading is an excellent tool for improving your vocabulary and knowledge10/15/20103Year 10 School Certificate Preparation

4. TTest TechniqueRead all instructions very carefully to make sure that you understand what you need to doLook for clues to how the answers will be assessed (rubrics)Note the maximum possible mark for each question and the space allocated to the answerUse all of the above to judge how much or how little to write10/15/20104Year 10 School Certificate Preparation

5. Allocate timeUse your reading time effectivelyMake sure you allocate your time so that you have ample time for each question and section in order to finish the testAllow time for the answers with the higher marks10/15/20105Year 10 School Certificate Preparation

6. Multiple ChoiceDon’t leave any multiple choice questions unanswered. Choose the most likely or most reasonable answerYou will be asked to select the BEST answer. This is important, as there will sometimes be alternatives that seem very similar in meaningAfter reading al the choices, find the relevant section in the material, re-read this carefully and eliminate any obviously unsuitable answers10/15/20106Year 10 School Certificate Preparation

7. Short Answer QuestionsIf the question requires sentences, then write your answer in complete sentencesIf the question requires a single word answer, then do not waste time writing a complete sentenceDo not include unnecessary or irrelevant information.If the question asks for one example, give only ONE example10/15/2010Year 10 School Certificate Preparation7

8. Questions with stimulus materialThis may come in the form of a short story, poem, poster, pamphlet, web page, cartoon, magazine or newspaper feature article, or any one of a number forms you have studied

9. Carefully read all the stimulus material

10. Remember that pictures, graphics and headings (even font style and size) as well as layout are all part of what you have to read and think about

11. Reading is more than just understanding the words printed on the page. If a questions ask you to ‘use the information provided’, it means you should use ONLY the information provided. If you include other information from your general knowledge you may not be answering the question10/15/2010Year 10 School Certificate Preparation8