You will have enough to think about when you come to take exams. So to take a little of the stress away we have prepared this short guide as a reference for all the things you need to remember in order to be successful.
Revision tips
There are many ways to help take the stress out of exams. We will support you in college, but here are some tips that will give you the best chance of completing revision successfully:
- Have a revision plan
- Have a break and do something you enjoy
- Cover all areas in your plan
- Spend more time on the more challenging topics
- Break topics down in to manageable chunks
- Have a go at some past papers under timed conditions
- Try different revision techniques; testing which work for you
- Do short bursts of focused revision sessions of 30-40 minutes
- Get your rest as you need to be really alert in the exam
- Eat well and regularly
- Always have your College ID. THIS IS COMPULSORY FOR EVERY EXAM.
- Get prepared the night before with all your exam equipment.
How to remember things!
We tend to think of revision as a process of putting things into our heads, hoping it will stick. But the research tells us that this method is flawed. This guide will help you learn how to retrieve facts from your head.
Useful links
If you feel like you are in need of some extra support during the exam period please speak to your Personal Tutor in college or be aware of the following app and agencies that can offer support.
Information and Notices
The Joint Council for Qualifications offers the following information for students taking exams.
