Preparing for exams can be one of the most stressful, yet incredibly boring parts of your life. I know, because I'm going through it at the moment! So, what can we do to stop stressing and start stuffing the knowledge into our heads? Well, I've put together a few tips which have really helped me so far during my exam preparation:
1) Don't leave it until the last minute! I've done plenty of exams and tests, and I've found that leaving revising to the last minute has really dragged some of my grades down. I know it sounds boring, but if you have a major test coming up, try to arrange a time for you to revise, and set yourself to have a treat when you're finished, like going out with friends or having a chocolate bar.
2) Make sure you know as much as you can about the things which will be on the test, so you know what to revise. Otherwise, you're probably going to be wasting time revising things you don't need to.
3) Don't limit your revision to just reading books and work you've done. Take a look on the internet for revision sites like the BBC Bitesize site, which has some really useful info and practice exams which can help you. Make some revision games, maybe make a poster or do some drawing which will help you remember. Try to make it fun!
4) Do some research. Extra facts can really boost your grades, because you show the examiner that you have put lots of effort into getting information for your answers, even if it's just a small test, your teacher will be really impressed with your efforts.
5) Make sure you actually do revise. Don't listen to anyone who says they haven't revised, chances are they have and their just trying to look cool. Do revise, even if it's just a little test, otherwise you might end up with the lowest in your class, which is always embarrassing. Revise, or regret it.
Remember, you should do your revision according to what subject your exam is in. For example, revising for a maths exam should involve doing practise questions, or making sure you remember formulas. English revision should involve analysing poems, doing extra research for notes on the internet and practising spelling. If you are stuck with your revision, seek help from your teachers or family, your test score could be at risk.
Well, I hope you can take some tips from this article. Preparing for a test can be stressful and tedious, but can also be extremely important for your future, so make sure you do it! Good luck for any exams you may face, and I hope you are successful in whatever you do.
Wish me luck for my GCSE's next year!