Top Tips for success
Physical |
Mental |
Organisational |
✦Before you do any revision, warm
up by doing some gentle exercises to relieve any tension in your body and get
a rush of healthy oxygen flowing to your brain. ✦Reward yourself after the exam: take some time to do something you like to do (exercise, go to cinema, meet with friends…) |
✦Use multi-colored mind maps For your notes. ✦Review your notes regularly To reinforce your newly acquired knowledge. ✦Do past papers under thorough exam condition as often as possible to familiarize yourself with the format and the pressures of working under Exam conditions. ✦Stay relaxed and confident (remind yourself that you are Well-prepared and are going To do well. ✦Don’t talk to other students Before exams: anxiety is contagious. |
✦Plan your time to include study revisions and social commitments. ✦A balance of having fun, taking breaks and studying is vital. ✦In an exam, make sure you read the questions completely and fully understand what the examiner wants, before you allocate you time and begin answering questions. ✦Select a productive study location: choose an area free from distractions (roommates, television, computer…). ✦Leave time to review your answers: make sure you have answered all the questions. ✦Proofread your writing for spelling. |