Hi, I need some advice, I've just been told i have an exam in ONE week, I'd just like some ideas on how to revise best. I'm really panicking!
Thanks in advance!
2007-03-05 01:59:56 · 3 answers · asked by Emilee 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Since I don't know what you're studying, I'll just offer some general advice which I picked up when I was an idle slacker at Uni.
-It's always useful to find out who the class/course swot is. Arrange to study with them, even if it's just one time. They will give you a good idea of how far behind you are (if you are), what you need to study and help out with any tricky stuff.
-If that can't be arranged, try at least to study with the swottier of your mates. Not the wasters! They'll procrastinate and you don't have time for that! If you study in pairs or groups, timewasting is much less likely to happen.
-If you can bear to be there outside class/lecture time, revise at school where there are fewer distractions and more resources.
-if you can't do that, go to a mate's house. There's less chance you'll switch on the telly or get distracted by parents round there.
-Never study for more than 2 hours solid. Take regular breaks for tea/food and ciggies only if really have to. If you get tired, stop. You're wasting your time trying to remember stuff if you're beginning to fall asleep.
-Don't revise through the night. It will get you out of time synch for the exam and you'll be knackered when you most need to be alert.
-Remember the 3 Rs: Read - then (w)Rite - then Review. Continually be asking yourself loads of questions throughout the revision about what it is you are supposed to know.
-Get mum and dad to test you if you're mates are all wasters.
-Do not, under any circumstances, feel bad/guilty/square/swotty for telling your mates to **** off if they try to distract you.
2007-03-05 02:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by Stealthbong 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay calm, make a timetable for revision. Ask for help from parents or friends. I always found it easier if I was asked questions rather than spending hours reading. If this not possible make revision cards. Take the important points put them on cards then muddle them up and learn them this way. Most of all DON`T PANIC. Good luck in the exam.
2007-03-05 02:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remain calm.
Pull out the most imprortant areas to cover and make notes/revision cards that you can test yourself on, or ask friends to help test you.
Even writing the notes helps a lot sink in!
2007-03-05 02:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by Joanne T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋