This week, we continue our revision tips and tricks series with a look at how to control something that can potentially ruin all of your good work - exam nerves!
If you've ever seen X Factor, you'll know that even the most talented of performers can let nerves overtake their auditions. When the pre...
Read more ›One of the best ways to ensure that your exam revision is effective, efficient and manageable, both mentally and physically, is to take regular breaks - no matter how much work you think you need to get done!
The simple fact is that your brain is not able to work for a long time without a rest. If ...
Read more ›It helps to have all sorts of tips and tricks up your sleeve when it comes to exam revision. Using varied techniques keeps things interesting and keeps you and your brain engaged and on your toes.
One of the most commonly used memory aids is mnemonics. A mnemonic device is a verbal mind memory lear...
Read more ›Did you know that everybody has their own learning style? We all remember and absorb facts and figures in different ways. This isn't something that's always addressed in the classroom at school: you have one teacher teaching in their way, but that may not correspond with the way in which you learn b...
Read more ›One of the most important and invaluable ways to practise for your exams is to use practice papers. This is a key exam revision technique, whether you are studying for your SATs, GCSEs, A-Levels or even your degree.
You can get hold of practice papers through the websites of qualification awarding ...
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