I like the quote above by Samuel Beckett, because it reminds me that when I do something that I feel is not good, the next time that I try, I may not achieve what I had intended, but I have made a little step forward…, or something like that!
We went over the mock today, some of you did very well, some of you did alright for the present time, some of you need to work that bit harder.
If you feel fed up, don’t, Year Ten mocks are always about learning the way of the exam, believe me, there are thousands of Year Tens around the country that will feel the same way. 
Remember also that you will mature as a Geographer, with time and effort, and that you can learn from your mistakes.
I also think that exams are 50% knowledge, 50% technique, you have the knowledge, so we need to work on the technique.
If you want to review your answers again, you can download my PowerPoint here (5mb) With the exception of Tatler!
Also remember that the ultimate success criterion for this course is the coursework, 67% in total!
A couple of general points to consider that will help you in the future
- Think like a Geographer, how would a Geographer answer this?
- Look at the key words, they tell you how you need to answer the question.
- Look at the number of marks, it gives you an idea of the number of points you will have to make and how much depth you may need to go into.
- If you can draw a diagram to explain a process, do! Us Geographers like graphical representations, and processes are much easier to explain using diagrams than writing loads. Remember though to annotate your diagrams with linked labels!
- But remember, if it states, draw a diagram, you must!
- Don’t be scared of big spaces, but don’t jump into writing an answer without first spending some time planning.
- Always check your answers for silly mistakes.
- Never leave gaps! Try playing football without a football.
Also remember that longer answers are levelled, there was a good analogy provided to us at the Pilot meeting, think
Level 1 1-3 marks I want a sandwich, so I make one.
Level 2 4-6 marks I want a sandwich, so I go to the fridge and get out some ham and butter. I go to the cupboard and get out some bread.
Level 3 7-8 marks I want a sandwich, so I go to the cupboard and get out some wholemeal bread, I go to the fridge and take out ham and butter. Using a knife, I butter two slices of the bread, then I place two slices of ham inbetween my two slices of bread. Mmm, I ram it in my mouth! (I added that bit 
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If you have done well, because you worked hard, and it just clicked on the day, don’t feel embarrassed, feel some pride, a nice quote from Marianne Williamson from our ‘Deepest Fear’
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.â€
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