Whatever your situation and whenever you are going to be sat in an examination room it is never too early to start getting ready for those tests. Thorough preparation will provide you with a strong foundation and will give you the confidence and belief that you can do them and that you will get the grades you want.
  • Find your own deep and compelling reason to successfully learn your subject and pass your exams.   
   
  • Plan your time to include study, revision and social commitments - a balance of having fun, taking breaks and studying is vital.
   
  • Use multi-coloured diagrams with your notes.
   
  • Review your notes regularly to reinforce your new-found knowledge.
                                                
   
  • Swiftly skim through your text books and course material before you read them in depth to give you an overview of your subject.
     
   
  • Before you do any revision, warm up by doing some gentle exercise to relieve any tension and to get a rush of healthy oxygen flowing to your brain.
     
   
  • Do past papers under thorough exam conditions as often as possible to familiarise yourself with the format and the pressures of working under exam conditions.
     
  
   
  • In an exam, make sure you read the question completely and fully understand what the examiner wants before you allocate your time and begin answering the questions.
  

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