Make your next week
of practice count.

This is a suggested learning routine, not a promise that seven days is enough preparation. Give yourself more time where you need it. Check your own exam instructions before choosing a test date.

1. Confirm your route

   Read the current exam guide and official bulletin. Check the title, qualifications and instructions. Make a short list of the skills you want to work on.

2. Find a starting point

   Take our 15-question sample without looking at the explanations. Keep a note of the questions where you felt uncertain, even if you answered correctly.

3. Work on the math method

   For each missed math question, write the quantities and their units. Set out the equation before using a calculator. Check whether the answer is a reasonable size.

4. Read only what is there

   For passage questions, underline the sentence that supports your answer. For tables, check the row, column, denominator and time period before calculating.

5. Repair a sentence

   Find the subject and verb. Check number, tense, possessives and word choice. Rewrite an incorrect sentence correctly and explain the change aloud.

6. Use a fresh source

   Try the official study guide's samples. Compare the reasoning methods. A higher score on questions you remember does not by itself show improvement.

7. Review, then choose your next step

   Revisit your uncertainty notes. Decide whether you need more skill practice, help with a particular topic or time to understand the process. Plan an uninterrupted session for the official exam when you are ready.