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Revision Activities Teachers Can Use One Week Before Exams (Rwanda 2025)

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  Revision Activities Teachers Can Use One Week Before Exams (Rwanda 2025) As Rwanda enters the final week before Term 1 exams , teachers have a powerful opportunity to help learners revise strategically and confidently. With the right revision activities, students can reinforce understanding, strengthen memory, and reduce exam anxiety. This guide provides simple, practical, and engaging revision activities teachers can use during the last week before exams—perfect for primary, O’Level, and A’Level classrooms. 1. Quick Recap Games (5–10 Minutes Daily) Short recap games help jog students’ memory and immediately highlight weak areas. Try activities like: Pass-the-Question – Students pass a ball; whoever gets it answers a question. Fast Recall Challenge – Give 30 seconds for students to list key terms. True or False Cards – A fun way to check general understanding. 2. Group Discussion Circles Organize students into small groups of 5–7. Give each group a topic ...

How to Make Science Lessons More Fun and Engaging for Students

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Introduction: Science is full of wonder, but sometimes students find it hard to connect with what they learn in class. The good news is that with creativity and the right approach, teachers can make science lessons exciting and unforgettable. Here are practical ways to make your science lessons more fun and engaging for students. 1. Use ICT Tools and Multimedia Incorporate digital tools like videos, animations, and interactive simulations . Websites such as PhET Interactive Simulations or YouTube channels like CrashCourse can bring abstract concepts to life. Visual and interactive lessons grab students’ attention and make difficult ideas easier to understand. 2. Include Simple Experiments Nothing excites students more than hands-on learning. Even basic experiments—like making a simple electric circuit or observing plant transpiration —help students experience science in action. Encourage learners to predict outcomes and record observations. 3. Turn Lessons into Games Introdu...