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Mock exams
Practice exams and why they matter.
Mocks are full practice exams run by the school, usually in Year 11 (often November–January) and sometimes at the end of Year 10.
They matter for three reasons: they show real gaps while there is still time to fix them, they practise exam timing and nerves, and they are the evidence schools use if exams are ever cancelled.
Treat mock results as a starting point, not a verdict. The students who improve most are the ones who act on what the mock showed.