Top 10 Tips for Revision
Exams and tests can be a stressful time for most students, but follow these practical, stress-free tips for revising and you could make preparing much easier.
Study in a quiet place away from the TV and computers that is both light and comfortable.
- Make a revision timetable and always let your family know when you are revising.
- Create summary notes and anything simple that helps your memory. Short notes, drawings and sayings are much easier to remember.
- Get help. Ask friends and family to test you. Also attend any teacher revision classes, as teachers will know better than anyone what will be in tests and exams.
- Record yourself reading notes and occasionally listen to them instead of reading.
- Take a 5 or 10 minute break every hour. Do some stretching exercises, go for a short walk or make yourself a drink.
- Allow yourself some fun time each day to relax, and make sure you get a good eight hours of sleep each night.
- Eat well. Good brain foods include wholegrain foods, blueberries, blackcurrants, broccoli, tomatoes, oily fish and nuts.
- Don't panic if you feel a bit nervous. A certain amount of nervousness can help you perform by producing a rush of adrenaline that helps you feel alert and focused.
- Think positive—it's seriously not the end of the world if you fail.
Now, it's time to get your brainy heads into those textbooks. Good luck!