Basic Study Preparation

Make sure you have all your notes from classes.
Make a Revision Plan, this must include times to rest, relax and eat!
Find somewhere quiet to study away from distractions.
Set targets and check them off as you complete them.
Practise past papers against the clock.

Revision Tips and Techniques

Make your own Revision Notes; you’ll learn more this way.
Make sure you have covered key areas of each subject.
Focus, don’t continue reading if your not taking in the information, instead take a short break and return to the subject later.
Work on your difficult subjects first.
Be confident and positive.
Make time for fun stuff and friends.
Don’t stress.

Try some of these different study techniques, to help;

1. Condense your notes to fit onto one sheet of paper or a note card to revise only the important facts, key words and information points
2. Highlight the key words, use different colours for different sections or subjects.
3. Use mind maps, draw pictures or link works.
4. Make up mnemonics; use the 1st letters of some facts to make a word to remember them by. For example, if you need to remember the 4 parts of Great Britain - Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England. Use the phrase NEWS.
5. You can also Record facts to listen to later.
6. Talk about problem subjects with study groups, friends or teachers.
7. Test yourself!!! Set tasks using past papers to help test yourself!!

The Examiners Point of View……..

These are the biggest mistakes students make;

• Not reading the question properly, and then giving the wrong answer.
• Not finishing the paper………..Don’t always answer all the easy questions first then go back for the harder ones!! Leave enough time for all the questions.
• Don’t repeat yourself stating the same facts over and over you won’t get any extra points.
• Read the whole paper both sides so you don’t miss any questions.
• Remember to include all rough work, you might get extra credit.

The Night Before……..

Make sure you have the right time and place of your exam.
Prepare your bag the night before, remember extra pens and all other equipment you might need e.g. calculator or Tipex.
Plan your clothes and make sure you have breakfast.
Make sure you are up in plenty of time.