Memorising a mark scheme creates false confidence. The next paper changes the surface; the underlying skill must transfer.
A better paper cycle
- Attempt under realistic conditions
- Mark with the official scheme — note method marks lost
- Categorise every miss (concept, method, carelessness, timing)
- Re-teach or drill the concept, then re-attempt a similar question days later
If a student can only solve a question after seeing the solution once, they have not yet owned the method.
Teaching principle at Vairavan Academy