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Exam time is soon looming. Not that any student ever needs reminding. Exercise books are nearly full and the textbook chapters winding down. The dates on calendars ringed fiercely in pen. The business end of the school year is fast approaching, and writing these lines as emotive as they seem, are representative of every student\u2019s right of passage, from SATS all the way through to A Levels. But what are the best ways to prepare for those infernal appointments with the exam hall? As daunting as they can seem, is there a tangible and realistic series of steps to help make exams that ever-little bit less like a penalty shootout after extra time?<\/p>\n

Here are a list of manageable revision techniques to help students prepare for exams in the coming weeks and months.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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1. Listen. Read. Take note.<\/h4>\n

It goes without saying, but to make good revision notes you need a solid grasp of the topic you will be writing notes on first.<\/p>\n

It is stressful looking back through your own notes and not feeling like they will give you the goods come exam day. Maybe you missed something in class? Or your mind was simply elsewhere? You are allowed to be human, and with the right approach, there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t soak up information like SpongeBob SquarePants!<\/p>\n

If for whatever reason it didn\u2019t sink in the first time around then find someone you trust to talk it through with you again.<\/p>\n

After reading up again on a topic, watching YouTube videos, or listening to a knowledgeable classmate, try and articulate back what you have heard. Even if you are by yourself, try recording your own voice explaining it. It is empowering listening to yourself verbalise something new, and with so much pressure mounting, you should grab anything that gives you more confidence with both hands.<\/p>\n

To help you with writing your notes, read up on the subject again or answer some practice questions to make sure you\u2019ve grasped the key concepts.<\/p>\n

But always be very selective on what needs to be in your notes rather than just copying directly out of a book.<\/p>\n

So, to recap:<\/p>\n