Top 10 Revision Tips

1. Make sure that your workspace is peaceful and uncluttered: work at a desk or table if possible. Have all your notes to hand.

2. Plan your revision carefully: know exactly what each exam paper requires. Divide up each subject into manageable sections. Allow yourself regular breaks and sensible rewards.

3. Don’t leave your revision to the last moment: start early and build it up gradually. Pace yourself.

4. Make sure that you get enough sleep. Exercise regularly.

5. Make your revision active: read through your notes/textbook/revision guide etc then write down the key points.

6. Summarise the material: use bullet points, key words, spider diagrams, keywords. Set out your notes carefully- use colour to highlight the most important points. Put your notes on cards.

7. Go back through your revision notes: try explaining them to someone else; test yourself or ask a friend or relative to do so.

8. Use websites to give you a new perspective on your revision topics.

9. Try revising in a different location: in another room or in the school or public library. Revise occasionally with a friend: set each other questions.