How should I study for Wace English?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Updated on February 25, 2026
Our top 5 tips for studying for your WACE English exam
- Go over past exams and look for patterns.
- Create comprehensive notes throughout the year.
- Answer questions under times conditions.
- Work out your time breakdown.
- Look for words to replace common words like “shows”
How can I study hard to get the best results?
10 proven tips to study smarter, not harder
- Study in short chunks. Short study sessions help the synapses in your brain process information much better than lots of information in long sessions.
- Get in the zone.
- Sleep well and exercise.
- Write flash cards.
- Connect the dots.
- Set goals.
- Aim to teach it.
- Read aloud and recall.
What are 3 of the best scientific study tips?
10 Scientific Study Tips to Improve Your Learning
- Spread it out. Research shows that study sessions are most effective in small, short chunks.
- Make flash cards.
- Set small goals.
- Train your brain.
- Move around.
- Quiz yourself.
- Write it out.
- Join a study group.
Do you need to pass English to get Wace?
To meet the English competency requirement, WA School Leavers need to obtain a scaled mark of at least 50 in one of the following WACE courses: English ATAR; Literature ATAR or, English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) ATAR.
How can I improve my English Atar?
Abbey and Taylah Share Their Top 10 Tips for ATAR English
- Don’t think you can’t study for English: You can!
- Cut down but don’t quit: Don’t quit all of your co-curricular activities.
- Balance is important to maintain your overall wellbeing.
- Study smart, not hard: Use practice questions, group study sessions.
How can I be a clever student?
Six Steps to Smarter Studying
- Pay attention in class.
- Take good notes.
- Plan ahead for tests and projects.
- Break it down. (If you have a bunch of stuff to learn, break it into smaller chunks.)
- Ask for help if you get stuck.
- Get a good night’s sleep!
How can I trick my mind into studying?
Tune out – Having specific music (preferably classical or something without lyrics) or white noise (think those cd’s with rainforest or storm sounds) that you listen to while completing tasks can trigger your brain into recognizing when it’s time to work. It can also tune out noises that may be distracting.