Now that the exam period looms you might find the following tips useful…
- Give yourself enough time to study
- Don’t leave it until the last minute
- Create a study timetable
- Organize your study space
- Space? Light? Comfortable chair?
- Get rid of distractions
- Flow charts and diagrams can help
- highlight key concepts/terms
- simplify and summarise your information
- Practice on past papers or sample questions can
- help you get used to the format of the paper
- get your timing right
- Explain your answers to anyone that will listen
- Brothers and sisters
- Parents and friends
- Organize study groups with friends
- Have study sessions with friends
- Stay focused on the topic and agreed on the amount of time
- Take regular breaks
- Snack on ‘brain food’
- Get some exercise
- Drink plenty of water
- Plan your exam day
- Make sure you know when and where your exams are
- Have all the materials you need for the exam organised
Hope your revision goes well!