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Christmas is long over, and those exams that seemed so far away are now in the not too distant future. In the meantime, you\u2019ve got lessons to go to, a busy social life to maintain, and revision to begin – and it\u2019s easy to see how the pressure builds up. But it doesn\u2019t need to if you prepare early.<\/p>\n

Holly Keevil, an English<\/a> and Psychology tutor<\/a> and an undergraduate at Durham University, shares ten simple ways to get ahead.<\/p>\n

Top 10 exam revision tips for 2019:<\/h2>\n
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  1.  Sleep well. <\/strong>Establishing a regular sleep pattern will give your brain the best chance to recharge and cement the knowledge you\u2019ve learnt during the day. If you start in January, your brain will be in top form by the time exams come, and those 9.30am papers won\u2019t be such a strain.<\/li>\n
  2. Catch your teachers now.<\/strong> Your teachers, too, will be stressed and busy around exam time, so catch them now for extra support if you need it – and then you can make sure you really understand your material before you start to revise it.<\/li>\n
  3. Get your notes in order.<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve spoken to your teachers and you\u2019re clear that you understand everything, start making revision notes. When you get closer to exams, you can optimise your use of time by learning these and doing practice papers.<\/li>\n
  4. Make timetables.<\/strong> Get into the habit of making work timetables, including breaks. You\u2019ll be used to following them when your exams approach and regular breaks will be second nature.<\/li>\n
  5. Find out how long it takes you to learn. <\/strong>While you have time, work out how long it takes you to learn a page of French vocab, or its relevant equivalent. Then you can plan your revision timetable accordingly.<\/li>\n
  6. Work out how <\/em>you learn. <\/strong>Practice different methods of revision. Get friends or family to test you, condense notes \u2013 and even teach others. Eventually you\u2019ll find the way that suits you best, and this is the style you should stick to.<\/li>\n
  7. Practice doing homework under exam conditions<\/strong>. Whilst you may not want to do this for every piece you\u2019re set, once you\u2019re comfortable with a topic, doing homework under exam conditions will expose the holes in your knowledge. It will also give you an idea of how much you can write in a limited time. Don\u2019t forget to include planning time.<\/li>\n
  8. Revise even \u2018small\u2019 tests properly. <\/strong>There\u2019s no such thing as small tests from now on – everything counts. Revising properly for every test now will make it easier to retain knowledge for your final exams.<\/li>\n
  9. Get used to putting your phone down.<\/strong> Phones are the ultimate procrastination tools. We flick \u2018quickly\u2019 through Facebook, and hours inadvertently pass. Even when we\u2019ve put our phones down, it can take several minutes to switch into concentration mode \u2013 so we\u2019re losing a double dose of precious work time. Get used to the \u2018out of sight, out of mind\u2019 rule – turn your phone off 5 minutes before you start work, put it away, and save it for breaks.<\/li>\n
  10. Remember food. <\/strong>Don\u2019t forget to eat – and to eat well. Your brain doesn\u2019t focus effectively when it\u2019s hungry, so make sure you keep your fuel topped up. Avoid the processed, sugary snacks that will give you an energy dip after the initial surge. Instead, try snacking on fresh fruit and unprocessed foods \u2013 they\u2019ll maintain your energy levels for longer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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