USE REVISION TIMEWISELY
WITH end-of-year exams looming, now is the time to knuckle down to revision. These winning revision tips will get you off a flying start and ensure you use your time productively.
REVISION TIMETABLES
Research shows that shorter 20-30 minute spells work best, because your concentration is much higher. It is also recommend you take short, frequent breaks and mix the subjects you are studying.
EXERCISE
Physical activity is very important, in particular during intense study time. Even going for a small 30-minute jog after a day of revision will make a huge difference to your wellbeing. Physical activity increases heart rate which makes the blood circulate faster. This ensures that the brain gets more oxygen which increases productivity whilst reducing stress.
FIND A QUIET SPACE
This is a pretty straightforward one: you desperately need a place where you can be uninterrupted for a few hours. Your room, local library, or your school/university will do.
START EARLY
Start revising in the morning — research shows that you are more likely to do all the planned work if you start early, because as it gets closer to the evening, there is a bigger tendency to get outside.
SPICE UP YOUR REVISION
Use a bit of colour. Drawing colourful learning maps will help you to memorise facts. What is even more interesting is the fact that colourful notes are easier to memorise than plain black and white ones.