Preparing well for end-of-year exams

The end of the year is particularly stressful for children—and parents!—especially when it comes to the notorious ministry exams. What do they involve, exactly?

Never miss an exam with our yearly updated schedule!

In this article, we share tips on individual, group, and discussion-based oral presentations to help your child give an A-plus performance!

Blogger (and mother!) Natacha Langlois shares her thoughts on parental expectations of their children’s academic performance.

In Grade 4, French-speaking students are required to write the compulsory French examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Grade 6, French-speaking students are required to write the compulsory French examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Secondary II, French-speaking students are required to write the compulsory French examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Secondary V, French-speaking students are required to write the compulsory French examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Secondary V, some students are required to write the compulsory English as a Second Language examination (Core Program). Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Secondary V, some students are required to write the compulsory English as a Second Language examination (Enriched Program). Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Grade 6, students are required to write the compulsory Mathematics examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Secondary IV, students are required to write the compulsory Mathematics examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Secondary IV, students are required to write the compulsory Science examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Secondary IV, students are required to write the compulsory History of Quebec and Canada examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Secondary V, some students are required to write the compulsory French as a Second Language examination (Core Program). Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Secondary V, some students are required to write the compulsory French as a Second Language examination (Enriched Program). Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Grade 6, English-speaking students are required to write the compulsory English, Language of Instruction examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

In Secondary V, English-speaking students are required to write the compulsory English, Language of Instruction examination. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

Many young people experience performance anxiety at school, especially as end-of-year exams approach. Fortunately, you can help your child overcome this type of anxiety.

These easy strategies can help your child feel less stressed and more engaged in the classroom.

Public speaking in school can trigger a lot of stress and nerves. Thankfully, there are plenty of simple, effective strategies that can help your child overcome oral presentation anxiety.

Pre-exam jitters are completely normal. But when stress turns to uncontrollable intrusive thoughts, it can become problematic. This type of stress can be a sign of performance anxiety. Fortunately, with a little help, your child can learn to manage it.

Our review guides summarize all the concepts covered in class that may appear on your final exams. They’re treasure troves of information during the end-of-year!

​When it comes to getting ready for final exams, preparation is key! There’s no secret or magic trick. You just have to study!

Does your child have ADD or ADHD? A few simple strategies can help them optimize their study habits and overcome hurdles related to time management and organization.

Studying every day is the best way to keep up with the material covered in class, making failure far less likely.

To help students organize their study sessions, Alloprof has created a downloadable, printable chart that offers a bird’s-eye view of upcoming exams.

There are strategies to help students memorize information better. The idea is simply to associate the elements to be studied with knowledge the child has already mastered.

To help French-language students effectively review difficult concepts, Alloprof has made a series of practical, engaging videos called Crash Lessons.

There are an increasing number of digital tools and apps that can help you prepare for exams and review test material. Here are five practical ways to use them.

Fortunately, memory is a skill that can be improved with practice. Read on for practical tips to boost your child’s memory.

Thanks to Alloprof’s study tools, your child will be able to perform at their best come exam season.

Many teachers allow students to use cheat sheets during exams. Here’s how to get the most out of yours!

“I thought that getting high grades was all that mattered, but I was wrong. I thought my parents and teachers wouldn’t be happy unless I got straight As, but that’s not what they were expecting from me.”