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At some point in our education we have all faced the
repercussions of cramming in revision at the last
minute. To avoid the stress and save yourself a lot of
time, preparing notes for each topic as you go along
can be a life saver and decreases the risk of missing
any vital information. Another element to planning is
familiarising yourself with past papers to refine your
exam technique and practice answering questions
which often recur in proceeding years but with slightly
different wording.
Planning
Staying on track can be difficult during exam season,
especially without scheduling your time. Sometimes
creating a timetable for each day can be helpful and
keep you from dwindling off track. One way to structure
this could be through dividing your time slots based
on individual topics or starting with your most recent
topics and working your way back to the start of the
year. If you begin with the intention of being organised
and productive by constructing guidelines for your
learning, you can rarely go wrong.
Start early with your revision notes
Stick to a timetable
Find your style and environment
Learn how you work best and adapt
Not identifying your most suitable learning method
can be detrimental to revision progress. Some of us
are visual learners and use images and posters, whilst
auditory learners prefer using music, or talking out loud.
Some of us are verbally inclined and use reading and
roleplay over those of us who prefer a more physical,
hands-on approach. Many people work on a logical
basis of puzzles and charts, be it alone or in a group.
One size doesn’t always fit all and it’s vital to suit
your needs best.
Learn how you work best and adapt
Whilst the silent and solitary library scene may be the
best place for those auditory or kinaesthetic learners, it
may not be the best learning environment for everyone.
It is always a good suggestion to work in a space that
you associate with productivity; for example working
from your bedroom may act as a tempting distraction,
whereas working in an environment where there are
other people may be constructive for you. Picking a
productive study space will have more of an impact
than you may realise.
2019/20
17
At some point in our education we have all faced the
repercussions of cramming in revision at the last
minute. To avoid the stress and save yourself a lot of
time, preparing notes for each topic as you go along
can be a life saver and decreases the risk of missing
any vital information. Another element to planning is
familiarising yourself with past papers to refine your
exam technique and practice answering questions
which often recur in proceeding years but with slightly
different wording.
Planning
Staying on track can be difficult during exam season,
especially without scheduling your time. Sometimes
creating a timetable for each day can be helpful and
keep you from dwindling off track. One way to structure
this could be through dividing your time slots based
on individual topics or starting with your most recent
topics and working your way back to the start of the
year. If you begin with the intention of being organised
and productive by constructing guidelines for your
learning, you can rarely go wrong.
Start early with your revision notes
Stick to a timetable
Find your style and environment
Learn how you work best and adapt
Not identifying your most suitable learning method
can be detrimental to revision progress. Some of us
are visual learners and use images and posters, whilst
auditory learners prefer using music, or talking out loud.
Some of us are verbally inclined and use reading and
roleplay over those of us who prefer a more physical,
hands-on approach. Many people work on a logical
basis of puzzles and charts, be it alone or in a group.
One size doesn’t always fit all and it’s vital to suit
your needs best.
Learn how you work best and adapt
Whilst the silent and solitary library scene may be the
best place for those auditory or kinaesthetic learners, it
may not be the best learning environment for everyone.
It is always a good suggestion to work in a space that
you associate with productivity; for example working
from your bedroom may act as a tempting distraction,
whereas working in an environment where there are
other people may be constructive for you. Picking a
productive study space will have more of an impact
than you may realise.
