Is it impractical to revise for an exam that isnt the one the next day?
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Is it impractical to revise for an exam that isnt the one the next day?So I have a maths exam tomorrow and a physics the next day, and because I've been revising for maths and my other subjects, I've accidentally kinda neglected physics, would it be impractical to revise both maths and physics today? Should I just keep to revising maths and bang out physics tomorrow? (I don't need much revision for physics, there's just a lot of definitions to memorise)
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Re: Is it impractical to revise for an exam that isnt the one the next day?I say do a mix of both maths and some light physics today, just so you don't get totally bored of maths and you have basic preparation for physics, then as soon as maths is out the way, focus strongly on physics, mainly your weaker points but have a brief look over everything
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Re: Is it impractical to revise for an exam that isnt the one the next day?In any other situation I'd say focus on one at a time, but if it's consecutive days I'd do physics too.
I'd make sure you do them in different rooms and at different times of day to minimise the chance of confusion. -
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Re: Is it impractical to revise for an exam that isnt the one the next day?Wow really? :O How does that minimise the chance of confusion?(Original post by Arekkusu)
In any other situation I'd say focus on one at a time, but if it's consecutive days I'd do physics too.
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Re: Is it impractical to revise for an exam that isnt the one the next day?Okay, thank you(Original post by Alotties)
I say do a mix of both maths and some light physics today, just so you don't get totally bored of maths and you have basic preparation for physics, then as soon as maths is out the way, focus strongly on physics, mainly your weaker points but have a brief look over everything
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Re: Is it impractical to revise for an exam that isnt the one the next day?Not necessarily. It can be a good idea - occasionally if the subjects are related!
If you're weak for that subject, you might as well revise for it along with the subjects that will come up tomorrow (the next day). -
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Re: Is it impractical to revise for an exam that isnt the one the next day?Ever walked into a room and instantly forgotten why you went there? Doors literally do this to people - think it was actually in New Scientist a couple of weeks back.(Original post by WoopWoop1212)
Wow really? :O How does that minimise the chance of confusion?
Also, psychology says if you get drunk you will remember stuff you learnt while drunk, and vice versa! I wouldn't recommend this though as you'd have to be drunk in the exam too lol -
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Re: Is it impractical to revise for an exam that isnt the one the next day?LOOOL interesting haha, thank you for your answer(Original post by Arekkusu)
Ever walked into a room and instantly forgotten why you went there? Doors literally do this to people - think it was actually in New Scientist a couple of weeks back.
Also, psychology says if you get drunk you will remember stuff you learnt while drunk, and vice versa! I wouldn't recommend this though as you'd have to be drunk in the exam too lol
