It is very important for revising for exams but it is hard and you don’t know how to do it. So below is a guide for helping you to revise for exams.

Do not Get Nervous

If the thought of an examination fills you with dread, then you are probably not fully prepared. Of course everybody gets nervous before exams but it is no reason why you should fall apart and fail to do good, if you know what to expect then your on your way for success in examinations. So remember not to get nervous as this will stop you from studying

Give Yourself  Plenty of Time

Last minute revision reduces your chance of getting any good grades. There are very few people who can revise everything “the night before” and still do well in an examination the next day. You need to plan your revision timetable for some weeks before the examinations start.

Plan Your Revision Timetable

Plan your revision timetable well before the examinations start. Once you have done this, follow it – don’t be sidetracked. Place your timetable somewhere where you can easily see or even better put several around your house/

Relax

Everyone forgets do this when exams are on your head. It is as important to give yourself some free time to relax. So, build some leisure time into your revision timetable. When you’re working, work for perhaps an hour then reward yourself with a short break of 15 to 20 minutes while you have a coffee or cola (then go back for another period of revision)

Ask Others

Asking others is a great way to help you revise, ask friends, relatives, teachers or even parents, they will be more then happy to help you. Go and talk to them if you are having any difficulties – don’t just give up on something that is causing you a problem.

Find a Quiet Corner

Find the conditions in which you can revise most efficiently. Many people think they can revise in a noisy, busy atmosphere – most cannot! And don’t try and revise in front of the television – it doesn’t generally work. Revision in a distracting environment will waste a lot of your time so it is better to find a quiet corner.

Use Checklists

Use route maps, checklists or other listing device to help you work your way logically through the material. When you have completed a topic, mark it off. You can also mark off topics you already feel confident about. That way you won’t waste time revising unnecessarily.

Mark Short notes, Use Colours

As you read through your work or your textbooks make brief notes of the key ideas and facts as you go along. But be sure to concentrate on understanding the ideas rather than just memorizing the facts. Use colours and highlighters to help you.

Practice Answering Questions

As you finish revising each topic try answering some questions. At first you may need to refer to your notes or textbooks. As you gain confidence you will be able to attempt questions unaided, just as you will in the exam.