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Lifestyle Review- Only you know when you can work at your
optimal level. Be honest with yourself and possibly make some
lifestyle changes for the duration of the exams.
Ask yourself
Do I prefer to study early in the morning, during the day or
late at night?
During which part of the day have I produced my best work?
How can I motivate myself to work at this time of the day?
Take breaks The ideal length of each study period is around 40
minutes. At the end of each period take a break of around 10 mins
to let your mind recompose itself. This helps you to absorb the
information.
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Use a topic tracker for each subject.
Break this subject into topics
Estimate how much you know of each topic give yourself a %
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Aromatherapy
Smell is one of the most powerful triggers
of memory.
Use a different essential oil for each subject
you are revising. In the exam aid recall
with the smell of the oil on a tissue.
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Be active Simply reading and rereading your notes is a passive
approach. You will retain more information if you revision is
active and enjoyable.
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Mind mapping also known as spider grams. Write a subject
heading in the middle of a page and add branches to structure the
details. Using pictures, colours and sounds all help the revision
process.
Chocolate has a high sugar content and is a good way to boost
your energy levels when your enthusiasmfor revision is waning.
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Groups group revision is a good opportunity to
discuss a subject and clear up any doubt you may
have about certain topics. You can all help each
other. Make up games to test each other or teach a
topic the others are not sure of.
Use PowerPoint or Formulator Tarsia
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Play Music
As long as it doesnt disrupt your concentration, it is OK to
listen to music when you revise. Some music can actually help you
to retain information. Try not to sing along as this can be a
distraction.
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Draw produce pictures, diagrams and posters of your
information. They will be easier to remember than pages of
notes.
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Use Flash Cards to help you revise.
Choose a colour for each different subject you are
studying.
Write down key words or phrases or important equations or
formulae on one side of the card. Write a brief explanation or
definition on the other.
Hole punch each card in the top left hand corner and use a
treasury tag to keep them together.
Go through your pack of cards at the start and end of each of
your study sessions.
Maths 12.
Rewards Give yourself a reward when you finish a successful
revision session.