Tuesday 24-04-2018 - 11:16

No matter how late you’ve left it, revising for your exams is a sure-fire way to boost your confidence and improve your chances of success. Take a look at these top tips to help you get going and start revising now.

 

1.  Create a revision timetable. Find out when all of your exams are and draw up a revision timetable to help you plan your time. Research shows that focused 20-30 minute chunks of revision and frequent breaks will help keep your concentration high. Try using a Pomodoro timer to keep you on track.

 

2. Make sure your notes are up to scratch. Before you begin, collect all of your notes and make sure there are no gaps in your information. If there are, ask your tutor or friends to help.

 

3. Remember to tackle all of the topics. This includes the ones you don’t like or don’t find interesting.

 

4. Actively revise – don’t just read your notes. Write down key points, use cue cards, make mind maps and try to recall important issues on a separate piece of paper. Try spicing up your revision notes with coloured highlighters, pens or post-it notes to help you visualise and memorise facts.

 

5. Find a quiet place to study.  Make sure you’ve got somewhere you can revise without too much noise and interruptions. If you haven’t got any desk space in your room, try a visit to MMU library or book a room in The Union.

 

6. Try a past paper. They are a great way to find out what kind of things have been asked before. You can also use them to time yourself answering questions. See if past exam papers for your units are available online or ask your tutor for help.

 

7. Take regular breaks and reward yourself. Don’t chain yourself to your desk and try to revise everything in one go. Get outside for some fresh air, meet up with a friend or treat yourself to something sweet.