As mentioned in the previous tip, it’s important to focus on getting marks. Some questions are worth many more points than others, and while they’re usually harder and more time-consuming, they’re worth starting nice and early. For example, if you find a high-mark question that you’re confident with, it’s a good idea to get it…
Picture it now. You enter the exam hall, sit down in silence and get your stationery out on the table. You’ll probably have to sit there for a few minutes until the teachers and invigilators tell you that you can open your paper and start. For some, this period is nerve-wracking – your palms might…
Exam time! First, take a deep breath and be positive. Then, try and turn your dread into excitement! Create a calendar of all your exams and hang it up in your home. You need to know exactly when to go where, ensuring you arrive in good time to avoid any last-minute stress. The more you…
Keeping track of your revision is paramount. Create a big checklist with every single possible topic and subtopic in order. As you work through your revision plans, tick off the subjects as you work through them. However, it’s essential to not tick off a subject too early if you’re not 100% there yet. Instead of…
Kinesthetic learners learn by doing things. This rare type of learner benefits from an active style of revision that involves everything from making models to drawing, art, performance and debate. Kinesthetic learners are excellent at following instructions and prefer to be immersed in what they do. If you can, get out to a library, or…
Auditory learners learn best by speaking and listening. If you’re an auditory listener, you might prefer discussing subjects in class rather than writing from a textbook. Revising as an auditory listener might seem tricky. It’s definitely worth exploring podcasts and audiobooks, and you can record your notes as you go, listening back on them in…
Everyone learns differently. There are four main types of learners: Visual: You learn best through visual media. Auditory: You learn best by listening and speaking. Kinesthetic: You learn best by doing things. Sometimes, “reading and writing” is added as a fourth learning style. Reading and writing is similar to visual learning, with a stronger emphasis…
If you overwork your brain, you’ll probably find that your revision gets worse and worse. The brain is like a muscle, and it requires rest in between revision sessions. Revision gives your brain a real workout, and like a workout, you need to stop and catch your breath from time to time! As we recommended…
Good organisation really aids focus and concentration. Some people love being organised when it comes to working and studying, but others find it pretty tricky. A well-known quote, “tidy room, tidy mind,” describes how our minds are clearer when the space around us is also clear and organised. To organise yourself, you’re going to need…
You guessed it – phones are a big no-no when it comes to revision. There’s simply no place for phones or social media when revising. Phones are the ultimate distraction – the enemy of concentration and focus! The problem with phones is, it’s just far too easy to pick them up and start scrolling. The…