Exam Tips

Exams can be a source of stress, but with the right approach, you can transform that anxiety into success. The good news is that it’s not just about studying harder — it’s about studying smarter.

On this page, we’ve gathered some useful tips, strategies, and effective study techniques to help you make the most of your time and effort. From time management tricks to stress-relief practices and test-taking strategies, we’ve got you covered.

10 Revision Tips to help you study

Let’s dive into the tips that will help you achieve the results you’ve been working for!

1 – Starting now – To avoid last minute revision brain overload, plan when you are going to revise and study for the exam. Spreading your revision out will help you absorb knowledge and reduce stress

2 – Practice past exam papers, have a look at exams in previous years to identify the common question types and to familiarise yourself with time constraints and exam conditions. This will allow you to manage your time more effectively during an exam

3 – Differentiate your resources create rhymes, visual associations and acronyms to help retain information. Using memory aids can help you recall important information.

4 – Join study groups Take part in study sessions with your class mates, this can help clarify doubts and any uncertainties, offer new perspectives and they can help you remember important information.

5 – Focus on weak areas Identify the areas you are struggling with and spend more time on them rather on focusing on what you already know well.

6 – Review mistakes Understand where you went wrong by identifying any mistakes you have made in past papers. Understanding where you went wrong, will help prevent similar errors from re-occurring.

7 – Find a suitable study space Find a quiet, comfortable place to study and limit any distractions, put your phone on do not disturb and avoid distracting sites when you are studying

8– Be organised Make clear notes, have your study materials well organised with highlighted notes and annotations. This will make it easier for you to find and review important notes.

9 – Look after YOU Make sure you are getting enough sleep, eating healthy meals including breakfast, avoid junk food, stay hydrated, take regular breaks from studying to stay mentally refreshed, avoid staying up all night and overloading yourself with caffine. Practice relaxation techniques such as meditating, deep breathing or going for a walk. Reducing any anxieties will allow you to focus and perform better in the exam.

10 – Sleep Make sure you get a good nights sleep and are well rested before the exam. Rest is important for your cognitive functions and remembering important information,