Measurable: Ticking off what you have done, and deciding what is left to do is important to keeping on top of your studies. Top tip - When compiling a checklist, write a few tasks that you have already completed at the top of the list. Being able to tick tasks off may give you a mental boost.
Adjustable: There are only 24-hours in a day, and obstacles can get in the way. It is impossible to learn a year's worth of work in a few days, so focus on what you can do.
Realistic: Don't give up. If you haven't kept up with revision throughout the year, there is time... focus on what you can realistically achieve in a short time.
Timed: Shorter bursts of study may be more productive than staring at pages for hours. This tip sheet
2. Procrastinate now, panic later
There are many distractions around. I remember my room never being tidier than when I was "studying." Try to turn off your phone, and avoid visiting social media sites in your allocated study time. It can help to set up a quiet space, with all the stationery you need.
3. Highlighters
Colour-code your work according to what you are least confident about, to what you are sure you know. Focus on what you are least sure of first.
4. Stay positive
It's easy to feel overwhelmed or uninterested in what you're studying, but positive self-talk will be far more motivating.
5. Reward yourself
Recognising success helps maintain motivation. Factor in treats and rewards that you can look forward to, to help keep you on track.
6. Flashcards
The night before your exam, jot down a few essential facts - just the things you are most concerned about - onto a postcard. Look at it just before the exam, and if those questions come up, answer them first. Obviously you won't be able to take the flashcard into the exam.
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