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Studying for an exam or test can feel really overwhelming and stressful. Sometimes the feelings of stress or anxiety can impact the way we study in a negative way. Being well prepared will help you overcome this.
Make a realistic revision schedule. Work out how much you have to do for each subject and break it into chunks for a suitable time frame. Make it an aim to do a few hours of revision each day and make sure you mix up your subjects so you don’t get bored. Create a timetable and make it colourful to help motivate yourself.
Here’s an example below…
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9am–11am | Maths | Chemistry | Maths | Modern Studies | French |
11am–1pm | English | History | French | English | Biology |
LUNCH | |||||
2pm–4pm | French | Modern Studies | Biology | Maths | History |
4pm–5pm | Biology | English | History | Chemistry | Maths |
FINISH FOR THE DAY |
Pack your bag the night before with everything you might need, such as pens, pencils, or a calculator and a bottle of water. Make sure you start the day with a good breakfast filled with slow releasing carbohydrates and protein to make sure your body has plenty of energy. Make sure you get to the exam hall with plenty of time spare before your exam is due to start.
Take your time and make sure you fully read and understand each question. If you aren’t sure about something, ask an exam supervisor.
Plan how much time you’ll need for each question. If you get stuck on one, try not to panic, make sure you give yourself enough time to come back to it at the end.
Once your exam is over try not to overthink it. It is best to go home, relax for the day and start the next day thinking about your next exam.
