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Poll: How do you feel about prelims?
We're already getting to that time of year when prelims are fast approaching 
When are your prelims, and how are you feeling about them?
When are your prelims, and how are you feeling about them?
Last edited by Labrador99; 1 year ago
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My Higher prelims begin shortly after we return in January after Christmas break. Sadly we do not get study leave anymore like we used to which I prefer to revise at home. I'm doing Higher Maths, English, Geography, Design & Manufacture and Geography. I have to confess I have done no revision at all except from some supported study sessions. I feel terrible just like with my National 5's because I feel if I do bad in them the chances of me sitting Higher will be gone.
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Our higher prelims are in January next year, think they’ll be alright as long as I keep up with my revision I’m following at the moment, after last year I’m a lot more able to plan my studying and manage time, best of luck with prelims 
Though I’m apprehensive about not having much time between prelims, going to be intense if it’s the same setup as last year.
Though I’m apprehensive about not having much time between prelims, going to be intense if it’s the same setup as last year.
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(Original post by Scottish15)
My Higher prelims begin shortly after we return in January after Christmas break. Sadly we do not get study leave anymore like we used to which I prefer to revise at home. I'm doing Higher Maths, English, Geography, Design & Manufacture and Geography. I have to confess I have done no revision at all except from some supported study sessions. I feel terrible just like with my National 5's because I feel if I do bad in them the chances of me sitting Higher will be gone.
My Higher prelims begin shortly after we return in January after Christmas break. Sadly we do not get study leave anymore like we used to which I prefer to revise at home. I'm doing Higher Maths, English, Geography, Design & Manufacture and Geography. I have to confess I have done no revision at all except from some supported study sessions. I feel terrible just like with my National 5's because I feel if I do bad in them the chances of me sitting Higher will be gone.
In terms of worrying about doing badly in them, if you pass the prelim I can't really see any reason why a school wouldn't out you in for the exam. And generally schools and teachers recognise that you can still improve a lot in 4 months, so even if you don't pass it in January, if you work hard, you can do well in the final exam.
Don't place too much value on prelims, but there's always people here willing to help if you need a hand with anything
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(Original post by WestDragon)
Our higher prelims are in January next year, think they’ll be alright as long as I keep up with my revision I’m following at the moment, after last year I’m a lot more able to plan my studying and manage time, best of luck with prelims Though I’m apprehensive about not having much time between prelims, going to be intense if it’s the same setup as last year.
Our higher prelims are in January next year, think they’ll be alright as long as I keep up with my revision I’m following at the moment, after last year I’m a lot more able to plan my studying and manage time, best of luck with prelims
Though I’m apprehensive about not having much time between prelims, going to be intense if it’s the same setup as last year.
The thing about how squished together they all are is never ideal
There's always that possibility in the ones in may as well, if you're unfortunate enough. Just make sure you keep being ready well in advance and look after yourself during the exam period, so you are able to do your best in the later ones!
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Our National 5 prelims start right after winter break and I haven't really had a chance to start studying because we are currently doing assignments . I take English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Engineering Science and Latin.
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Our prelims start in January 2019. We get study leave, I am in S4. I’m doing all National 5’s at the moment, I took (English, Maths) French, Modern Studies, Art & Design ans Graphic Communication. I am drowning in work. I didn’t realise how much time Art would take up and I’m struggling. Prelims are approaching fast so fingers crossed I do well! 😬😂
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Haha, I've been so busy with a healthy mix of course work and procrastination I've not even started revision yet (help) - like most of you mine are in January, so at least I've got the Christmas break!
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(Original post by NamiBread)
Our National 5 prelims start right after winter break and I haven't really had a chance to start studying because we are currently doing assignments . I take English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Engineering Science and Latin.
Our National 5 prelims start right after winter break and I haven't really had a chance to start studying because we are currently doing assignments . I take English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Engineering Science and Latin.
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(Original post by Labrador99)
How have your assignments been going so far? Do you have a plan for over the holidays or work better without one?
How have your assignments been going so far? Do you have a plan for over the holidays or work better without one?
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(Original post by NamiBread)
I guess the assignments are going well, there's still 2 to go and I plan on aligning my other revision with a revision timetable our chemistry teacher gives us.
I guess the assignments are going well, there's still 2 to go and I plan on aligning my other revision with a revision timetable our chemistry teacher gives us.
It's a bit of a pain if you've ended up having to do them all at the same time though 
Sounds good
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(Original post by Labrador99)
Good to hear they are going well It's a bit of a pain if you've ended up having to do them all at the same time though 
Sounds good
Good to hear they are going well
It's a bit of a pain if you've ended up having to do them all at the same time though Sounds good
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(Original post by NamiBread)
Thanks. They were supposed to be planned separately but the teachers were waiting for the SQA and meeting and they all coincided.
Thanks. They were supposed to be planned separately but the teachers were waiting for the SQA and meeting and they all coincided.
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(Original post by Labrador99)
Aah, that's a bit rubbish it turned out like that...Least it gets them out of the way!
Aah, that's a bit rubbish it turned out like that...Least it gets them out of the way!
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#15
I sat my prelims earlier this week, majority of them are next week. I just hate prelims my school does them so close together and it's so frustrating cos you've only got that night to study for your next prelim.
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(Original post by NamiBread)
That's the thing, I'm doing such subjects that I have a lot of assignments so I actually have another one to do in February.
That's the thing, I'm doing such subjects that I have a lot of assignments so I actually have another one to do in February.
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(Original post by adqwilson)
Our prelims start in January 2019. We get study leave, I am in S4. I’m doing all National 5’s at the moment, I took (English, Maths) French, Modern Studies, Art & Design ans Graphic Communication. I am drowning in work. I didn’t realise how much time Art would take up and I’m struggling. Prelims are approaching fast so fingers crossed I do well! 😬😂
Our prelims start in January 2019. We get study leave, I am in S4. I’m doing all National 5’s at the moment, I took (English, Maths) French, Modern Studies, Art & Design ans Graphic Communication. I am drowning in work. I didn’t realise how much time Art would take up and I’m struggling. Prelims are approaching fast so fingers crossed I do well! 😬😂
Art is a pretty time consuming subject! Is it the quantity of work overall, or is it managing your time that you're struggling with, or something else?
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(Original post by LeastWolf)
Haha, I've been so busy with a healthy mix of course work and procrastination I've not even started revision yet (help) - like most of you mine are in January, so at least I've got the Christmas break!
Haha, I've been so busy with a healthy mix of course work and procrastination I've not even started revision yet (help) - like most of you mine are in January, so at least I've got the Christmas break!
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got my nat 5 prelims in the first week back after the Christmas holidays 
I really want to do well but I'm not sure how to manage my revision time right now. Anyway I've still got an assignment to do next week so once I've got that out the way I can focus on my prelims.
I really want to do well but I'm not sure how to manage my revision time right now. Anyway I've still got an assignment to do next week so once I've got that out the way I can focus on my prelims.
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