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Exam preparation strategies

It's just a few days before your exams and you've gone through your notes a thousand times! But what's the best tips for preparing yourself in the run-up to your exams - Whatever tells you how

Take it from the experts

Your teacher is a really good source of knowledge and experience when it comes to exams, so don't be afriad to ask questions about the exams and what topics might come up and focus on these topics.

Don't give up now

As the weeks goes by you'll become sick of studying. But don't give up now keep going as you're nearing the finishing line. All the revision you do will pay off once you are in the exams so continue to practice, pracitce and practice.

Get into the habit

By now you would have done lots of notetaking and will probably be reading through them but STOP - instead refine your notes by writing them up again. Why? Because test have shown that you can remember what you write up to 5 times more as compared to what you read. Remember

Relax

The day before your exams do something completely unrelated - yes relax! Last minute cramming is counter-productive. Instead have an early night and in the morning go through your notes. Don't forget to have breakfast - you'll need the energy.