So, we've talked about how to cope with the stress and also get over your nerves. But the key to success in any examination is, you guessed it, revision.
Revision is key, as it gives you insight into things you may not have noticed the first time around. It refreshes what you have learned and cements it into your brain, so remembering this information will be much easier whilst writing your examinations.
Today, we'll give you a detailed revision plan and how to go about revising also for the last minutes.
Revision Plan :
The top tip for successful revision is to make a plan; otherwise it is easy to waste your precious revision time. We recommend that you start your revision at least six weeks before your exams begin. It is helpful to look at your exam dates and work backwards to the first date you intend to start revising.
1) List all your exam subjects and the amount of time you think you will need for each one. It is unlikely that the amounts will be equal. Many people find it advisable to allocate more time to the subject or topics they find the most difficult. Maybe you find maths more difficult than history, so allot more time to maths than history.
2) Draw up a revision plan for each week. (The time-table which we had discussed in the earlier post)
3) Fill in any regular commitments you have first and the dates of your examinations
3) Fill in any regular commitments you have first and the dates of your examinations
4) Use Revision Checklists or Syllabuses for each subject as a starting point. Look at what you need to know and try to identify any gaps in your knowledge. (A good way of doing this is to look at the results of past papers or tests you have worked through)
5) Divide your time for each subject into topics based on the units in the revision checklist or syllabus, and make sure you allow enough time for each one
6) Plan your time carefully, assigning more time to subjects and topics you find difficult.
7) Revise often; try and do a little every day
8) Plan in time off, including time for activities which can be done out in the fresh air. Take a 5 or 10 minute break every hour and do some stretching exercises, go for a short walk or make a drink
9) You may find it helpful to change from one subject to another at ‘break’ time, for example doing one or two sessions of maths and then changing to Geography, or alternating a favourite subject with a more difficult one. It helps to build in some variety
10) Write up your plan and display it somewhere visible
11) Adjust your timetable if necessary and try to focus on your weakest topics and subjects
12) Don’t panic; think about what you can achieve, not what you can’t. Positive thinking is important!
Last-minute revision tips
Although time may be short, you can still make a difference to your grade. Try and prioritize; do what you can.
1)Use your revision tools (prompts, diagrams etc) to check final facts.
2) Keep calm and consolidate your existing knowledge rather than trying to learn new topics.
3) Don’t stay up all night revising; being overtired will not help you to do your best. Get a minimum of five hours sleep, so that it doesn't hamper your mind for the exam itself.
These tips are provided by Cambridge for students, and they are highly effective if used appropriately.
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