Exam Preparation: Ten Study Tips: Give Yourself Enough Time To Study

Exam Preparation: Ten Study Tips
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Preparing for exams? Give yourself the best chance with these top ten study tips, and try not
to let the stress get to you! Remember: you've got this.
Give yourself enough time to study

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Don't leave it until the last minute. While some students do seem to thrive on last-minute
cramming, it's widely accepted that (for most of us) this is not the best way to approach an
exam. To help sort out your time management, set up a timetable for your study. Write down
how many exams you have and the days on which you have to sit them. Then organize
your study accordingly. You may want to give some exams more study time than others, so
find a balance that you feel comfortable with.
Organize your study space

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Make sure you have enough space to spread your textbooks and notes out. Have you got
enough light? Is your chair comfortable? Are your computer games out of sight?
Try and get rid of all distractions, and make sure you feel as comfortable and able to focus
as possible. For some people, this may mean almost complete silence, for
others, background music helps. Some of us need everything completely tidy and organized in
order to concentrate, while others thrive in a more cluttered environment. Think about what
works for you, and take the time to get it right.
Use flow charts and diagrams

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Visual aids can be really helpful when revising. At the start of a topic, challenge yourself to
write down everything you already know about a topic - and then highlight where the gaps
lie. Closer to the exam, condense your revision notes into one-page diagrams. Getting your
ideas down in this brief format can then help you to quickly recall everything you need to
know during the exam.
Practice on old exams

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One of the most effective ways to prepare for exams is to practice taking past versions. This
helps you get used to the format of the questions, and - if you time yourself - can also be
good practice for making sure you spend the right amount of time on each section.
Explain your answers to others

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Parents and little brothers and sisters don't have to be annoying around exam time. Use
them to your advantage. Explain an answer to a question to them. That will help you to get it
clear in your head, and also to highlight any areas where you need more work.
Organize study groups with friends

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Get together with friends for a study session. You may have questions that they have the
answers to and vice versa. As long as you make sure you stay focused on the topic for an
agreed amount of time, this can be one of the most effective ways to challenge yourself.
Take regular breaks

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While you may think it's best to study for as many hours as possible, this can actually be
counterproductive. If you were training for a marathon, you wouldn't try and run 24 hours a
day. Likewise, studies have shown that for long-term retention of knowledge, taking regular
breaks really helps.
Everyone's different, so develop a study routine that works for you. If you study better in the
morning, start early before taking a break at lunchtime. Or, if you're more productive at
nighttime, take a larger break earlier on so you're ready to settle down come evening.
Try not to feel guilty about being out enjoying the sunshine instead of hunched over your
textbooks. Remember Vitamin D is important for a healthy brain.
Snack on brain food

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You may feel like you deserve a treat, or that you don't have time to cook, but what you eat
can really have an impact on energy levels and focus, so keep away from junk food. Keep
your body and brain well-fuelled by choosing nutritious foods that have been proven to aid
concentration and memory, such as fish, nuts, seeds, yogurt and blueberries. The same
applies on exam day - eat a good meal before the test, based on foods that will provide a
slow release of energy throughout. Sugar may seem appealing, but your energy levels will
crash an hour later.

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Exam Preparation: Ten Study Tips

12:00AM May 3, 2017

Give yourself enough time to study

Organize your study space

Use flow charts and diagrams

Practice on old exams

Explain your answers to others

Organize study groups with friends

Take regular breaks

Snack on brain food

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