Hey guys,
So this isn't really a post related to beauty or fashion etc. but as you probably know, I have exams next week and I'm sure a lot of you have had exams or are having them soon.
So first off, I'd like to apologise for the lack of posts lately. This is because of my busy life at the moment, but I promise everything should be back to normal after next week.
I decided to share with you my top ten exam revision tips, as I find these types of posts really helpful and hopefully you will find this one just as useful.
#1. Timing
Timing is really really important. It's far easier to start earlier on and do your work little and often than to wait till the last week and try and cram 10 hours a day. Trust me, I've had experience.
Break your day up into sections and don't try to do too much at once. You won't remember anything. Thanks why starting earlier gives you so much more time.
#2 Timetable
Make a timetable to plan ahead. Personally, I like to make a timetable to give me the basic structure of my revision, because I know if I do a really detailed one, I won't stick to it.
But if you are disciplined, do try to timetable your revision. Chances are if you dont, you will probably forget a subject you have to revise for.
I remember last year, I completely forgot I had a music exam and didn't revise at all. As you can probably guess, I didn't do too well!
#3 Notes
You may agree or disagree with me here, but I think that pretty notes are the key to exam success.
I take pride in using brightly coloured pens and highlighters and make sure to place each lovingly written sheet in a clear plastic wallet to protect it.
Maybe you don't need to be as obsessive as me, but if you care about your work you are bound to learn more and score well.
#4 Stationary
Make sure that you have absolutely everything you need to study. I like to have the following:
- Pens (black biros only because I'm fussy)
- Highlighters in yellow and orange
- Lined paper
- Squared paper
- Plain paper
- A folder ( this year I'm using one for science and maths, one for humanities and one for languages)
- Clear plastic wallets
- Felt tip pens
- Ruler
- Pencil and pencil sharpener
- Glue
#5 Workspace
I can't work unless my desk is perfect. The perfect height, the perfect chair, the perfect amount of space. It just has to be perfect. I don't know why, but I just get really annoyed if something is out of place on my desk.
I don't really tend to use a pencil case when I'm revising, mostly because I like to be able to reach for things, without having to faff around unzipping things. I like to put my equipment in little baskets because that way everything is in front of me.
Anyway, number five was make sure you are happy with your workspace.
#6 Methods
I know that everyone likes to learn differently, but you won't know how you learn unless you try different strategies. Make flash cards, write out you notes, do online quizzes or simply read through your exercise books. And you don't need to just stick at one different method, the possibilities are endless.
Personally, I write out my notes, do exercise sheets and make flash cards for vocabulary, but I know people who solely revise from flash cards. Revise in your own way!
#7 Music
Now, I don't tend to listen to music whilst studying as I find it distracts me. I just end up singing or humming along! Once I did test it out for a little topic test, and whilst I was supposed to be writing out Fundamental Ideas in Chemistry notes, I ended up absent mindedly singing the lyrics to Wrecking Ball!
However I have friends who like to listen to some gentle music whilst revising and a tip from them would be: listen to soft quiet and relaxing music, preferably at a low volume. So no One Direction mind you!
#8 Distractions
Everyone gets distracted by something whilst revising. That's why I think it's very important to put away your phone, laptop and iPad so you can really focus.
Schedule breaks into your timetable so that you can check your Twitter, have a drink and maybe even catch up with this blog!
#9 Workload
Don't try to bite off more than you can chew. Everyone has their limits so there is not point in sitting in the same place for seven hours when the information is going in one ear and coming out the other.
If you are getting tired- have a break! And come back when you are more refreshed. Overworking yourself just leads to disaster!
#10 Eat and Live right
I know everyone says this, but there truly is nothing better than feeling refreshed and ready on the morning of an exam. Eat healthily, go to bed early and your results will definitely reflect that. Good luck!
I hope you enjoyed this post, sorry about the rambling and the length!
Good luck of you also have exams, and come again soon!
Lots of Love
Eva
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