Preparing well for end-of-year exams

Preparing well for end-of-year exams

Final exams are a challenge for many families!

Is yours one of them?
Do your children have a tendency to stress out?
Have you been able to establish a study routine that works well?

Check out the downloadable tips and tools we’ve prepared to help you have a productive exam period. Psst! Sign up to receive emails with practical tips on how to better support your child!
 

What’s your role as a parent?

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What parents need to know about ministry exams

The end of the year is particularly stressful for children—and parents!—especially when it comes to the notorious ministry exams. What do they involve, exactly?

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Exam dates for the current school year

Exam dates for the current school year

Never miss an exam with our yearly updated schedule!

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How to help your child prepare for an oral presentation or class discussion

How to help your child prepare for an oral presentation or class discussion

In this article, we share tips on individual, group, and discussion-based oral presentations to help your child give an A-plus performance!

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How hard should children be pushed to get good grades?

How hard should children be pushed to get good grades?

Blogger (and mother!) Natacha Langlois shares her thoughts on parental expectations of their children’s academic performance.

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Everything you need to know about ministry exams

Grade 4 French ministry exam: How to prepare

Grade 4 French ministry exam: How to prepare

In Grade 4, French-speaking students are required to write the compulsory French examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Grade 6 French, Language of Instruction exam: How to prepare

Grade 6 French, Language of Instruction exam: How to prepare

In Grade 6, French-speaking students are required to write the compulsory French examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Sec. II French, Language of Instruction exam: How to prepare

Sec. II French, Language of Instruction exam: How to prepare

In Secondary II, French-speaking students are required to write the compulsory French examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Sec. V French, Language of Instruction exam: How to prepare

Sec. V French, Language of Instruction exam: How to prepare

In Secondary V, French-speaking students are required to write the compulsory French examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Sec. V English as a Second Language (Core Program) exam: How to prepare

Sec. V English as a Second Language (Core Program) exam: How to prepare

In Secondary V, some students are required to write the compulsory English as a Second Language examination (Core Program). Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Sec. V English as a Second Language (Enriched Program) exam: How to prepare

Sec. V English as a Second Language (Enriched Program) exam: How to prepare

In Secondary V, some students are required to write the compulsory English as a Second Language examination (Enriched Program). Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Grade 6 Mathematics ministry exam: How to prepare

Grade 6 Mathematics ministry exam: How to prepare

In Grade 6, students are required to write the compulsory Mathematics examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Sec. IV Mathematics ministry exam: How to prepare

Sec. IV Mathematics ministry exam: How to prepare

In Secondary IV, students are required to write the compulsory Mathematics examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Sec. IV Science ministry exam: How to prepare

Sec. IV Science ministry exam: How to prepare

In Secondary IV, students are required to write the compulsory Science examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Secondary IV History of Quebec and Canada ministry exam: How to prepare

Secondary IV History of Quebec and Canada ministry exam: How to prepare

In Secondary IV, students are required to write the compulsory History of Quebec and Canada examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Sec. V French as a Second Language (Core Program) exam: How to prepare

Sec. V French as a Second Language (Core Program) exam: How to prepare

In Secondary V, some students are required to write the compulsory French as a Second Language examination (Core Program). Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Sec. V French as a Second Language (Enriched Program) exam: How to prepare

Sec. V French as a Second Language (Enriched Program) exam: How to prepare

In Secondary V, some students are required to write the compulsory French as a Second Language examination (Enriched Program). Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Grade 6 English Language Arts exam: How to prepare

Grade 6 English Language Arts exam: How to prepare

In Grade 6, English-speaking students are required to write the compulsory English, Language of Instruction examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Sec. V English Language Arts Exam: How to Prepare

Sec. V English Language Arts Exam: How to Prepare

In Secondary V, English-speaking students are required to write the compulsory English, Language of Instruction examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Say goodbye to school stress!

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How to overcome exam stress

Many young people experience performance anxiety at school, especially as end-of-year exams approach. Fortunately, you can help your child overcome this type of anxiety.

How?
Tips and tricks to help your child relieve stress

Tips and tricks to help your child relieve stress

These easy strategies can help your child feel less stressed and more engaged in the classroom.

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How to manage oral presentation anxiety

How to manage oral presentation anxiety

Public speaking in school can trigger a lot of stress and nerves. Thankfully, there are plenty of simple, effective strategies that can help your child overcome oral presentation anxiety.

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Tips on performance anxiety

Tips on performance anxiety

Pre-exam jitters are completely normal. But when stress turns to uncontrollable intrusive thoughts, it can become problematic. This type of stress can be a sign of performance anxiety. Fortunately, with a little help, your child can learn to manage it.

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Structure and organize schoolwork like a pro

Review Guides

Review Guides

Our review guides summarize all the concepts covered in class that may appear on your final exams. They’re treasure troves of information during the end-of-year!

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How to get ready for exams

How to get ready for exams

​When it comes to getting ready for final exams, preparation is key! There’s no secret or magic trick. You just have to study!

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Studying with ADHD

Studying with ADHD

Does your child have ADD or ADHD? A few simple strategies can help them optimize their study habits and overcome hurdles related to time management and organization.

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Study tips

Study tips

Studying every day is the best way to keep up with the material covered in class, making failure far less likely.

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Organize your exam prep!

Organize your exam prep!

To help students organize their study sessions, Alloprof has created a downloadable, printable chart that offers a bird’s-eye view of upcoming exams.

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All you need to study well!

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How to improve your child’s memory

There are strategies to help students memorize information better. The idea is simply to associate the elements to be studied with knowledge the child has already mastered.

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MiniRécups: A tool for reviewing essential concepts

MiniRécups: A tool for reviewing essential concepts

To help French-language students effectively review difficult concepts, Alloprof has made a series of practical, engaging videos called Crash Lessons.

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5 creative ideas for how to use technology to study and prepare for exams

5 creative ideas for how to use technology to study and prepare for exams

There are an increasing number of digital tools and apps that can help you prepare for exams and review test material. Here are five practical ways to use them.

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5 practical tips for exercising your child’s memory

5 practical tips for exercising your child’s memory

Fortunately, memory is a skill that can be improved with practice. Read on for practical tips to boost your child’s memory.

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Alloprof’s best study tools for exam season

Alloprof’s best study tools for exam season

Thanks to Alloprof’s study tools, your child will be able to perform at their best come exam season.

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How to prepare a cheat sheet

How to prepare a cheat sheet

Many teachers allow students to use cheat sheets during exams. Here’s how to get the most out of yours!

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Be proud of yourself

Be proud of yourself, kiddo

“I thought that getting high grades was all that mattered, but I was wrong. I thought my parents and teachers wouldn’t be happy unless I got straight As, but that’s not what they were expecting from me.”

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