Mock exam results often land like a shock. Parents worry that final outcomes are already decided, while students feel discouraged or embarrassed. Confidence can drop quickly, even among capable learners. This reaction is understandable, but it is also misleading. Mock exams are not predictions. They are diagnostic tools. Mocks reveal …

Last-minute revision has a strange appeal. It feels intense, urgent, and productive. Many students convince themselves that pressure helps them focus, and many parents quietly hope that a final burst of effort will be enough to pull grades up. Unfortunately, last-minute revision is one of the most unreliable ways to …