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Page 1: your plan. Page 2: a worked example. Fill in on paper. Choose all pages or the page you need in your print dialogue.

Your seven-day study plan

Subject: ____________________ Test date: ____________________

Topics confirmed by the teacher: _________________________________________

Seven days is a planning aid, not a requirement. Adapt timings, breaks and tasks to your child and the actual test topics.

Preparation days before the test
Day / dateFixed commitments / time offSpecific task + material for checkingTime idea / done?
7 days before
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6 days before
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5 days before
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4 days before
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3 days before
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2 days before
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1 day before
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I need help with:

Missed a day? Move the most important unfinished task into the buffer. If it is full, drop something you can already do confidently. Avoid stacking everything onto the next evening.

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Example: biology, German class 7

Fictional example · Test on the following Wednesday · Cell parts and photosynthesis

Preparation days before the test
Day / dateFixed commitments / time offSpecific task + material for checkingTime idea / done?
7 · WednesdayFree afternoonGather notes, check topic list; compare plant and animal cells.Around 20 min
6 · ThursdayFootball; then time offLabel cell parts from memory, then check class notes.Around 10 min
5 · FridayFree afternoonExplain photosynthesis using class notes; write down two questions.Around 20 min
4 · SaturdayBreak after sessionResolve questions; explain cell parts and photosynthesis without looking, then check.Around 20 min
3 · SundayBuffer or time offCatch up on the most important missed task. If nothing is missing: time off.If needed
2 · MondayFootball; then time offAnswer three mixed practice questions and check solutions.Around 10 min
1 · TuesdayStop after sessionPractise one remaining difficulty and pack materials.Around 15 min

Timings are starting ideas, not ideal durations. The example is not a curriculum recommendation. Use your own class notes and the teacher's instructions.

Missed a day? Move the most important unfinished task into the buffer. If it is full, drop something you can already do confidently. Avoid stacking everything onto the next evening.