Revision Tips
So most teenagers in the next few weeks will be cramming revision into their free time and going crazy with stress. Whether you have tests, mock exams, real exams or finals you will probably be trying to figure out exam timetables and how to work yourself without being stressed, and as this is National Revision Week it's the perfect time. So here's my tips:
- Make a revision timetable.
Honestly timetables make revision so much easier and you can actually plan around activities and commitments and breaks. To get my revision timetable I made one online and it scheduled breaks and it would schedule around holidays and other commitments. I used the website www.getrevising.co.uk This will give you ideas on how long you want to spend revising each subject. It would also help if you made a timetable for the classes you have during your exam period to revise for. For example if you've already done your exam for that subject yet have free study time you can plan for revision of the exams you've yet got to sit.
- Take Regular Breaks
This is actually really important because if you try to study non-stop nothing will go in and you'll struggle to remember things. Luckily if you make a revision timetable on the website I did, it schedules breaks. It's best to study for an hour and take an hour or half hour break.
- Drink lots of water
Water is better for you than caffene related drinks such as energy drinks or tea and coffee. Water has been proven to help the brain perform better in situations. It's also healthier for you than caffene drinks and will help you stay more focused.
- Exercise
Exercising in breaks such as a short run, will help you feel more focused and healthier which will help you perform better. This will also be better for you in the long run as running or exercise will keep you fit and healthy.
- Don't withdraw yourself from society
Don't shut yourself off from the world and not go outside to see friends. Plan a time to go out and visit them so you can still breathe fresh air and interact with other humans. This could just be to hang out or it could be to study together.
- Don't neglect all revision to last minute
If you neglect all these responsibilities to the day before or the day of the exam the information isn't likely to stick in your mind. If you want to revise before the exam to have it fresh in your mind, that may be helpful but you'll need to revise previous to this.
- Do something you love
Doing a hobby or activity you love to do inbetween your revision periods you will feel less stressed and more calm about the entire situation. If you're not stressed you are more likely to remember the things you've studied and do better on tests and exams.
I hope these helped you in some way, shape or form and I wish you the very best of luck on all your exams and tests and finals. Honestly if you follow these tips your stress will be reduced and you will feel a lot more ready to sit your exams and confident you will do your best. You don't have to be perfect. Just try your best.
Good Luck,
Hannah x
