Exams and how to survive them

Click on the image below to work through the online tutorial for preparing for exams. There are activities for you to take part in along the way.

Red Dwarf: Rimmer’s Study Habits, a short audio clip on how not to prepare for exams!

 Quizlet: Quizlet has interactive flashcards, practice tests and study activities.

 AnkiApp: You can make your own flashcards with text, sound, and images, or download pre-made ones.

Eating and Drinking: try to eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and eat slow-release energy foods like nuts fruit and veg and whole grains.

Sleeping: Memories are backed up when we sleep so try and get 6 to 8 hours sleep a night - relax before going to bed so you can switch off and get to sleep. 

Exercise:  exercise will improve your general health and also your attention and  cognitive functioning which will help in your revision.

Avoid things that are bad for you: coffee and other stimulants, alcohol and non-prescribed drugs - these may make you feel better in the short term but will impair your concentration and sleep.

Make a plan / timetable - plan your study time so you can track your progress. 

Effectively manage exam anxiety

Experiment with different revision techniques

Develop your revision skills 

Click on the image to see additional useful resources

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