Revision tips and techniques

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  1. adam_zed's Avatar
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    Re: Revision tips and techniques
    I make notes, make flashcards, make displays and then spend the day before the exam in the corner crying because I can't remember anything!
  2. Smilingsam's Avatar
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    Wow might actually get some help from this as user generated threads dont gather any replies at all.
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    (Original post by ahlem)
    the problem that i have and i hope to get some advices is that every time i start revising i get tired and sleepy and i can't finish my revision!!!!!
    Try looking at your diet and sleeping pattern, can anything be improved here to give you more energy?

    Are you doing too many other things and should take a break from those and do your revision instead?
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    Having written this kind of advice before, I suggest clicking here. If you want advice on stationery too then click here.

    Darren
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    I do make flashcards but they do not work at all! lol! might actually learn other things from this.
    Last edited by Sheel1; 27-11-2011 at 17:09.
  6. GraceMeah's Avatar
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    Hiya When revising I'm ok, but on the day of exams I usually loose around 10-15mins on the essay styled questions as I just can't think and panic a little. Any suggestions for relaxing during my exam?

    Thanks!
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    So, what if I don't know what kind of learner I am, and nothing goes in?
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    Good tips! I also find doing question after question for Maths really does help me to understand the different methods and working involved. 2 days ago I was clueless on surds, now I have a really good knowledge!
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    (Original post by swylde)
    Good tips! I also find doing question after question for Maths really does help me to understand the different methods and working involved. 2 days ago I was clueless on surds, now I have a really good knowledge!
    Yeah, Maths is all about practice, the theory in most cases seem simple, but applying it is difficult if you never actually do any questions.
    It seems amazing to me that when I was in Year 6, I thought calculus would be impossible, now, in year 12, I find it straightforward! Same with quadratic equations!
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