A useful activity before you begin to study is to set aside some time to plan your revision which in the long run will save you, days and even weeks of time and will certainly help you avoid the last minute cramming.
From my research I have discovered some many useful tips in getting the best out or your revision:
· Plan wisely and accurately and allow for the odd missed revision session
· Choose a quiet place to study with minimum distractions
· Study hard at your peak time and avoid late nights
· Take short breaks regular so as to keep up concentration
· Write out notes in your own words so as you understand them
· Test yourself as in an exam, without notes to reflect on and try answer questions with a strict time limit
· A healthy diet is best in time of revision alongside frequent exercise
· Revision cards are handy to have to look at no matter where you are, study doesn’t always have to be done at a desk
· Revising in a group is helpful as you are learning even if you are testing your friend on a certain topic
· Eat well the morning of the exam and at most have an A4 page of short points to revise over in your head
Here are some exam techniques I personally would adhere to when I am preparing to sit an exam:
· Make sure I had the correct materials needed for particular exams
· Have a good night’s sleep the night previous
· Allocate some time at the beginning to read the paper and plan what questions I would answer and what my options were
· Write out a quick draft as to what I would say when writing up my answers
More of these techniques can be found by clicking on this link.
Great tips bernadine. Like yourself I am easily distracted when its comes to studying. But unfourtunately it has to be done. I will try and follow some of the advice you have given xx
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