Kids need to know these 16 words and phrases before exams

Many parents feel overwhelmed when it comes to supporting their children's revisionLifestyleKate Lally SEO writer09:47, 14 Apr 2025Updated 10:25, 14 Apr 2025The Easter break is here and, for many students, it's crunch time to revise ahead of exams. Some teachers have suggested pupils need to spend up to seven hours a day practising for upcoming tests.A 2023 survey showed that a quarter of students are hitting the books for at least three hours a day, while 10% are going above and beyond with over six hours of study time. Meanwhile, 40% of parents are feeling the pressure, worried they're not up to scratch when it comes to providing revision support due to a lack of knowledge.‌But there's hope, as Tutors Valley experts point out that parents can still lend a hand without being subject matter gurus. Linsey Wright from Tutors Valley advises: "No matter how much revision is completed, students often lose out on good grades by not studying up on just certain words - whatever subject they ar...