Hey rem199!! Welcome to the forums! This is definitely in the right spot
So pretty much, you need to do two things to prepare for Trials:
- Learn the content
- Practice applying the content
Learning the content can be done in an unlimited number of ways. Brainstorming knowledge under syllabus dot points, then cross checking with notes, was my preferred method and works really well! You could use palm cards, make worksheets for yourself - Whatever works.
Here's a guide on memorising content!The practice is, as you say, practice exams. As many as is sensible given your study schedule, and as often as is sensible given your study schedule. There is no
golden threshold to meet to do well, everyone is different. But certainly, you want to make sure you've had a decent amount of experience answering exam style questions under pressure.
Be sure to stay organised and get into a routine. I talk a bit about study timetables
here. You might aim to spend the rest of the holidays studying from notes/writing summaries, then start doing a practice paper every third day once school goes back. Or something like that!
As a bonus,
here are 18 creative ways to study!I hope this is helpful, best of luck! Keen to see you around the forums