Junior Cycle Mock Exam Reflection & Study Planning Pack

This resource is designed to help Junior Cycle students reflect meaningfully on their mock exams and create a realistic study plan leading into the summer examinations.

The pack guides students step by step through:

• reflecting on how they prepared for their mocks
• identifying what worked and what didn’t
• recognising effective (and ineffective) study techniques
• understanding their exam timetable
• highlighting the specific exams they are sitting
• creating a personalised, manageable study timetable

The activities are structured, student-friendly, and focus on honest reflection rather than blame, making them suitable for mixed-ability classes.

What’s included:

• A Mock Exam Reflection booklet (5 pages)
• Preparation and planning reflection
• Study techniques checklist and evaluation
• Exam-day experience reflection
• Results reflection (to be completed once results are received)
• Goal-setting and forward planning

A Junior Cycle Study Timetable pack

• Key dates planning (including St Patrick’s Day, Easter holidays, and May Bank Holiday)
• Weekly study planning templates
• Easter holiday study planning
• Reflection on workload, balance, and realism

A “Check & Highlight Your Exams” page

• Uses the official Junior Cycle exam dates
• Students tick only the subjects they are sitting
• Helps students visualise busy and lighter exam weeks

Clean, calm layout with clear icons to support accessibility and engagement