STEP 1

Mindfulness exercises

We teach controlled breathing to reduce anxiety, self-regulate, and improve focus during exams.

STEP 2

Full-length exam

Students complete a full-length mock exam to build familiarity and confidence in test-taking situations.

STEP 3

DIY marking tools

Students receive all the tools they need to mark their own exams, review them collaboratively, and retain the solutions—promoting independence and accountability.

STEP 4

Celebrate success

After completing the exam, each student is rewarded with a celebration cookie, signifying that it’s the process—not grades—that matters most in learning.

Straight-A reviews

Here’s what parents and students have to say about learning with Magnolia Education.

"Extremely valuable"

"My experience with the mock exam has been great. The exams have been very similar to the ones I receive in class, and they help me better understand how the exam will work. I find it takes a lot of the nervousness away from exam day, especially if you have done well on it or have corrected any mistakes beforehand. The mock exams are extremely valuable, and I believe they are essential."

⎯ Joshua Sutton, Student

"So helpful"

"The mock exam was so helpful in preparing my daughter for her grade 12 exam. It’s a wonderful way to understand readiness levels and is a very unique offering from a tutoring partner!"

⎯ Sarah Green, Parent

"I know what to expect going into the exam"

"The mock exam offered through Magnolia Education has allowed me to feel much more confident in the days leading up to the exam. I am able to pinpoint the questions and concepts that still need to be practiced, as well as others that I have locked down. Due to the mock exam, I feel like I know what to expect going into the exam, which is very helpful."

⎯ Charlotte Bolan, Student

"Helps you get into the mindset for your real exam"

"The mock exam has been very helpful for understanding what areas you are strong in and which you need a bit more time studying for. It helps you get into the mindset for your real exam and makes sure you feel ready by the time you get to the real thing."

⎯ Callum Anderson, Student

"Greatly increased my confidence going into the exam"

"Even online, covering some of the mock exam’s questions greatly increased my confidence going into my exam. The wide range of difficulty was able to challenge me while also staying close to the curriculum."

⎯ Will Crosland, Student

"Helped me understand where I needed to study more"

"The mock exam helped me to understand where I needed to study more while also helping my confidence going into the exam."

⎯ Simon Burn, Student

"Boosts confidence and readiness"

"The mock exam offered through Magnolia Education is highly valuable, providing a realistic test environment that helps identify strengths and areas for improvement. It boosts confidence and readiness for the actual exam."

⎯ Lyla, Student

"Similar to the actual exam"

"Many of the questions shown on the mock exam are similar to those on the actual exam. The mock exam is beneficial to evaluate what skills you are comfortable with and what skills you need to work on."

⎯ Marco Chirigoni, Student

"Helpful study tool"

"The mock exam was a wonderful experience and a helpful study tool for my son. I especially appreciate the breathing exercise at the start of the exam. I hope my son will apply it to high-stress situations he will inevitably encounter throughout life."

⎯ Fatema Khan, Parent

A mock exam for real-life confidence