Revision Tips

Schedule: Create a revision timetable and stick to it. Allow a minimum of 25 minutes revision slots.

Reward: Plan a reward, say, at the end of each week once you have accomplished your revision targets. For example, treat yourself, and be sensible about those treats! Science tells us that rewards can lead to promoting growth.

Food: Ensure you are eating a healthy diet. It is vital to provide your body with the nutrition it needs.

Water: Drink plenty of it. More than 50% of your body including your brain is filled with water so, give it what it needs.

Sleep: This is when your entire body recharges itself. Hence, making it absolutely vital to get some good sleep. This means a good night sleep before any exam is essential.

Practise: Do some tests under timed conditions – This will help you to understand your pace and allow you to adjust it from your own findings.  Also, practise some tests in different locations – This will train your brain to feel comfortable in sitting exams in any environment. Thus, reducing the fear that can arise at the sight of an exam hall! Editing 1 & 2 tips (explained in the EXAM TECHNIQUES page) should be practised. Try them out and you’ll notice a difference over time.

Revision Cards: Revision cards are there as prompts to jog your memory. So, write key words, formulas, drawings – anything ‘short, sharp and to the point’ that supports you in recalling the concept.

Time Out: Make sure you take some time out daily. For example: go for a walk, exercise, listen to music, play board games etc. Science tells us that an activity that releases endorphins supports our mental well-being.

Support Network: Identify people that you feel comfortable to ask for support/advice. Make them aware and ask them to check in on you regularly. Remember, part of your support network can be those who can help you with what you are revising.in