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do that revision! Its a fact, that every year out come the old desks and chairs. and we get lumped with exams and tests. They aren't easy and cause tonnes of stress, cos so much of our future seems to depend on how well we do in them!

Whilst exams are important to show our abilities, they aren't the only bit that matters, but we do need to do our best and that's what this feature is about.

Exams aren't gonna go away, and its best to face up to them and just prepare properly. You can also learn the right exam techniques that will get you through the exams, with minimum stress.

the final hurdle!! Sadly many of us don't bother with revision - even i haven't revised for some important exams :-( But revision is key to making sure you do your best - even if you don't pass all your exams, with the right amount of quality revision and the right exam techniques you can give it your best shot, and you can come away well chuffed!! :-))

The points listed below gives you ideas on how to prepare properly and avoid turning over the paper - and not knowing how to answer a single question!!!

How to prepare:

  • Speak to your teachers, they are the best source of info on how to revise, and can give you advice to what your weaknesses and strengths are.
  • ALWAYS FOCUS ON your WEAKNESSES - spend more time on the areas you are not good at.
  • Sort out a revision timetable early, at least 6 weeks before the exams start - download a revision timetable here
  • Make sure that you have all the correct notes, essays and texts to revise from online encyclopaedia
  • Get a set of revision guides - these are the best out there
  • Revise in a quiet, calm place e.g your own room
  • Take frequent breaks - do 20mins revision, relax for 20 mins etc.
  • Use index cards to make notes - they are easy to revise from, and can be used for quick revison before an exam!
  • Revise in short concentrated bursts, you remember more that way

In the exam:

  • Read ALL the questions first
  • Spend more time on the questions that have the most marks, its better to lose marks on 1-mark questions than 10-mark ones!
  • Plan your time!, and keep an eye on the clock
  • Remember F.C.C. - focus, calm and CONCENTRATE!!
  • BE CALM!
  • Read through your answers carefully before the end of the exam time

How NOT to prepare:

  • DO NOT LEAVE REVISION TO THE NIGHT BEFORE, revision is really important, and must be done properly
  • Don't revise in 5 hour chunks, you will remember NOTHING!!
  • Do not revise in front of the TV/radio, try to schedule your revision before and after EastEnders/soap of choice!!


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