7 Revision Tips That Will Help You Ace Exams

If you want to get tops mark in your exams, then you may be looking at better ways you can revise. We all know hard-work is key, but you have to remember that revision is not just about cramming a load of information into your mind. It is really crucial that you understand what you're revising. That said, being able to remember information easier helps to supports your ability to learn. This blog post aims to share the 7 best revision tips gathered from past students who have managed to achieve top class results. The tips shown below have proven to be effective. However, I also advise that you explore each revision tip and see which works for you best. And so without further a do, here are the 7 best revision tips to help you ace your exams:

1. Create a Revision Timetable

Creating a revision timetable is a great way to organise your revision by day or by morning/afternoon slots. Taking the time to create a revision timetable can help you identify areas in your studying where you're not so confident. This way, you can allocate more time to strengthen your knowledge in your weaker areas.

2. Take Regular Rest Breaks

When you're stressed or tired, no matter how much revision you do, the information is not going to be processed by the brain. And the laws of diminishing returns start to come into play. Taking a 20 minute break away from your revision really does wonders for your productivity. Research has shown that taking a break from studying helps to engage your brain and improve exam performance in the long run.

3. Use Mind Maps

Mind Maps have proven to be an effective revision tool. It helps to engage both the logical and creative sides of our brains. Mind Maps helps you to visually connect different concepts from your notes so you can remember them much easier.

4. Know Your Own Learning Style

Did you know each of us have our own unique learning style? Some of us are visual learners, some can memorise things through sounds and music and others prefer reading/writing. If you take to time to understand your own learning style, then you'll be able to come up with your own system that suits your style of studying. Most of us don't take the time to fully understand our own learning style. And most schools cater towards a traditional style of learning. This can hamper the confidence of those students who have a different learning style. So take the time to understand what your learning style is, it will help you study more effectively.

5. Repeat and Practice

In order to fully understand a topic, you need to repeatedly go over your revision notes until it becomes second nature. Also, if you have access to past paper questions, practice taking them under exam conditions.

6. Organise or Work in Study Groups

Some people prefer to work in groups of people that they trust. This is because their brains are stimulated when interacting with other people. A top tip for working in groups are to exchange notes — this significantly reduces your workload and can help you prepare for exams much quicker.

7. Mix Things Up

Don't stick to one method of studying. Try other different study habits and methods so you can get a different perspective. You can listen to podcasts, watch videos or documentaries. Even studying a new topic can help keep your revision time fresh.

Final Thoughts

The above revision tips have been shared by past students who have achieved top grades. Some of these tips will be best suited to you. Others will not. The only way you can find out if a particular revision tip works for you is to simply try it for yourself. Despite what revision tip you use, it is absolutely crucial that you understand what you are revising. Don't simply try and memorise everything. It really defeats the objective of getting good marks. Thanks for reading. Do you know of any other revision tips that has not been included in this list. Please let us know in the comments section below. Featured image: Pexels
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