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Exam revision plan

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  1. Make a list of all your subjects' exams and a brief description of the type of examination for each. (2 minutes)
  2. For each one, note down what kind of revision you want to do and where you will start. (10 minutes)
  3. How many days are there between now and the start of exams? Estimate how many of these days you can use as revision days. (5 minutes)
  4. Using the notes you have made, work out a revision plan for yourself. (5 minutes)
  5. Consider factors which will affect you in carrying out this plan. Make two separate lists: one of helping factors, such as membership of a study group or enthusiasm for the course; and the other of hindering factors, such as noisy accommodation or a tendency to panic. (5 minutes)
  6. Now, look for ways of boosting the helping factors and reducing the hindering factors. Write them down. (10 minutes)

Study groups

Should I study by myself or in a group?

Informal study groups can work well if:

  • you have common objectives and everyone is keen to achieve them
  • meetings are tailored with objectives in mind
  • you have common topics you want to cover
  • you get on well together
  • you are all prepared to share what you know
  • you leave time for private study too
  • meetings are not just an excuse to get together with your friends

But most important: Start thinking about revising now, then do it!

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