3. Set out a revision timetable and plan ahead. Make a list of all exams and the amount of time you think will need for each one. 1.PLAN Plan the time carefully, allow more time for those subjects you find more difficult. Start revising approximately 6 weeks before the exams.
4. Make sure you have breaks often. Don’t do it all at once, do little and often. 2.TIME OUT When having breaks, do something totally different. Have a variety of subjects, after breaks change on to a different subject.
5. Split each subject into topics, then revise the sections. 3.BREAK IT DOWN Prioritise
6. 4.Positive thinking During revision, and before exams stay positive… I will pass this exam! Etc. Take any negative influences out of your life eg. bad friends.
7. 5.Bad advice Don’t take notice of how your friends revise, do what feels most comfortable for you and what is for the best. Don’t let parents/friends put too much pressure on you, only enough to motivate not stressing you out. Don’t‘ stay up late the night before, you do not want to be tired on the day. Don’t get stressed out, eat properly and get plenty of sleep.
8. 6.Environment Be in a comfortable place, where you know you can concentrate. Some people have music on but others prefer a peaceful environment, it is up to you.
9. 7.People Friends; it may be good if you are struggling with some work to go round a friend’s and share ideas on the work.
10. 8.How? Short bursts of revision of about 30-40 minutes at a time are proved to be better and more effective than spending long chunks of time; concentration lapses.
11. 9.FUN! Make revision notes; make them colourful so they are more appealing, and you are more likely to remember what you need to. Stick the key notes to cupboards, doors, mirrors etc. so that you see them everyday.
12. Create mind maps, write key words on post-it notes, make flash cards. 10. Different techniques Record notes on tape/CD/laptop and then listen to them again and again. Ask family and friends to test you on weaker things.
