Working SMARTER means...
Knowing:
  • where you are (A)
  • where you are going (B)
  • how to get between the two - from (A) to (B)
 
Yes, I will work hard but what do I work at?
The things you didn't do well in the mocks or other tests.
The things your teachers advise you to work on.
Preparing for answering exam questions:
What are the main topics you need to revise? (Ask your teachers for checklists)
Where is the information... note-books, worksheets, text books...?
Learning the key words that you should use in an answer.
Hint, for higher marks use the word 'because' in answers.